AEM HondaAcura High Volume Fuel Filter 25200BK User Manual

							ADVANCED ENGINE MANAGEMENT INC. 
2205 126TH Street, Unit A Hawthorne, CA. 90250 
Phone: (310) 484-2322 Fax: (310) 484-0152 
Http://www.aempower.com 
Part Number: 10-291 
© 2000 Advanced Engine Management, Inc. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HI-FLOW 
FUEL 
FILTER 
 
 
 
Installation Instructions for: 
Part Numbers
 
25-200 
 
 
Read and understand these instructions BEFORE
 attempting to install this product.  
						

							 
 
• Do not smoke while working on the fuel system. 
• Keep open flames or sparks away from your work area. 
• Be sure to relieve fuel pressure while engine is off. 
 
1) 
Getting started 
a)  Make sure vehicle is parked on a level surface. 
b)  Set parking brake. 
c) Disconnect the negative cable from the negative battery terminal. 
d)  If engine has run within the past two hours let it cool down.
 
e)  Clean area around the fuel rail so that dirt cannot get into the engine. 
Note it is recommended to: 
•  Replace the washer between the service bolt and the special banjo bolt whenever the service bolt is 
loosened. (where equipped) 
•  Replace all washers whenever the bolts are removed. 
 
2) Relieving fuel pressure 
a)  Remove the fuel fill cap. 
b) On models equipped with a 6mm service bolt. (shown below)  If your vehicle is not 
equipped with a 6mm service bolt, then proceed to step c. 
i)  Use a box end wrench on the 6mm service bolt on top of the fuel filter, while holding the special 
banjo bolt with another wrench.
 
ii)  Place a rag or shop towel over the 6mm service bolt. 
iii)  Slowly loosen the 6mm service bolt one complete turn. 
iv)  Leave service bolt loose until all pressure has been relieved. 
v)  Tighten service bolt to 10 lbf-ft. 
c) 
On models not equipped with a 6mm service bolt. 
i)  Use a box end wrench on the 12mm banjo bolt on top of the fuel filter. 
ii)  Place a rag or shop towel over the 12mm banjo bolt. 
iii)  Slowly loosen the 12mm banjo bolt one complete turn or until all pressure has been relieved. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service Bolt 
 10 lbf 
z ft 
Fuel Filter Shop Towel  
						

							 
 
 
3) Remove & Replace the Fuel Filter 
a)  Remove the 12mm Banjo bolt from the top of the fuel filter. 
b)  Unscrew the fuel fitting on the bottom of the fuel filter. 
c)  Remove the fuel filter mounting bracket from the fire wall.  This is done by removing the bolt and two 
nuts from the fire wall. 
d)  Remove the bolt from the band clamp on the fuel filter.  
e)  Remove the fuel filter. 
f)  Put a light coat of lubricant on the threads of the fuel inlet fitting (bottom fitting) before threading it into 
the filter body. Use a wrench on the machined hex on the bottom of the filter body to keep the filter from 
rotating. 
g)  Install the AEM billet filter into the filter bracket 
h)  Re-install the band clamp using the original bolt. 
i)  The AEM fuel filter is supplied with new crush washers. Use these new washers on the banjo bolt for the 
fuel hose at the top of the filter. Use a wrench on the machined hex on the top of the filter to keep the 
filter from rotating. Torque the banjo bolt to 22 lbs.-ft. 
 
4) Filter Element Replacement 
a)  Use the above procedure to remove the filter from the bracket. 
b)  Use a box end wrench at each end of the filter to unscrew the filter halves. 
c)  Remove the filter element from the top of the filter top and replace it with the new element. The part 
number for the element is Fram # CH6069 or NAPA 4950.
 
d)  Inspect the top seal and side “O” ring. If they are deformed or torn they must be replaced. The AEM part 
numbers for these are: 1-3011 for the top ring, and 1-3012 for the side “O” ring.
 
e)  Put a light coat of oil on the “O” rings before re-assembling the filter. 
f)  Make sure the spring in the filter body is seated around the inlet boss of the filter and that the platen is 
secure in the fuel filter element.
 
g)  Before re-assembling the filter halves it is advisable to put anti-seize or a similar compound on the 
threads before threading the parts together. 
 
 
5) Finishing Touches 
a)  Connect the negative battery terminal. 
b)  Replace the fuel filler cap. 
c)  Turn the ignition switch to the on position for approximately two seconds.  Do not operate the starter.  
Then turn the ignition switch to the off position. 
d)  Repeat this procedure three times, and then check all components that were removed during installation 
for any signs of fuel leakage. 
e)  If there are signs of leakage you MUST
 correct the leak before proceeding. 
f)  If there are no signs of leakage, then start engine and again check for leaks. If there is any sign of 
leaking you MUST
 repair the leak before driving the vehicle.