Honda Civic Service Manual: Fuel Filter A Removal and Installation (R18A9)

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Raise the vehicle on a lift, and make sure it is securely supported.

This procedure should be done outside in a well-ventilated area or in a properly equipped CNG shop.

This procedure will allow you to safely work on any part of the fuel system downstream of the manual shut-off valve, such as fuel pressure regulator P1 or the fuel injectors.

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Close the manual shut-off valve (A).

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Start the engine, and let it idle.

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After a few minutes, the engine will stall.

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Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

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Remove the rear floor undercover (A).

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Remove the fuel lines (B) and the stay (C). Replace fuel filter A. Make sure the arrow is pointing towards the engine.

NOTE: Always use two wrenches when removing the fuel line nuts.

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Wrap vinyl tape around the threads, and coat the surface of the tape with silicone oil or grease.

NOTE: Wrap the vinyl tape (A) so that there is no stepped portion.

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Install a new O-ring (A) into the groove.

NOTE: Be careful not damage the sealing face of the O-ring.

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Using a small brush, apply silicone oil or grease to the outer surface of the O-ring.

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Remove the vinyl tape.

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Install the stay (B).

NOTE: When assembling the stay and fuel filter A, make sure the IN and OUT marks (C) are visible.

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Apply silicone grease (Shinetsu Silicone GR 10M) to the new O-rings (D), and carefully install them into their proper positions.

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Install fuel lines (E) and fuel filter A.

NOTE: Always use two wrenches when installting the fuel line nuts.

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Install the rear floor undercover (A).

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Open the manual shut-off valve (A).

Check for a gas leak if there is an odor coming from the vehicle. Compressed natural gas (CNG) can only be smelled, not seen.

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Open the hood and the fuel fill door.

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Connect a vacuum pump/gauge, 0－30 inHg, to the hose (A) from fuel pressure regulator P1, and apply 67.7 kPa (20.0 inHg, 508 mmHg) of vacuum.

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If fuel pressure regulator P2 does not hold vacuum, replace it before continuing to the next step.

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Inspect the fuel lines and hoses under the hood for kinks, abrasion, and other signs of damage.

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With the manual shut-off valve open, turn the ignition switch to ON (II), but do not start the engine.

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After the fuel pressure regulator shut-off solenoid valve/fuel tank internal solenoid valve operates for about 2 seconds, the fuel pressure in the fuel lines rises.

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Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

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Repeat this two or three times.

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Within 1 minute, check for any damaged lines with a leak detector (A) (Snap-on Combustible Gas Leak Detector or Snoop Liquid Leak Detector (B)).

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If no damage was noticed during the inspection, turn the ignition switch to ON (II) for 2 seconds, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

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Within 1 minute, check for a leak at the vent hose outlet inside the fuel pipe protector (A).

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If you detect a leak, remove the vent hose, and check the fuel lines and fittings at the in-tank solenoid valve and the join block with a leak detector.

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If you cannot find the leak, raise the vehicle on a lift, remove the under-floor cover.

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Inspect all the fuel lines under the vehicle, visually, and with a leak detector.

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If you still cannot find the leak, remove the rear seat, then check all fuel lines and fittings at the fuel tank and the fuel joint block.