Monday, September 19, 2011

How do you change an inline fuel filter?

I need to chnge my fuel filter. Can you give me some tips and info?How do you change an inline fuel filter?If necessary you may be able to attach it with rubber fuel line (maybe it is already). Do not smoke when doing this job, also fuel filter has arrow on it, so do not put in backwards.How do you change an inline fuel filter?The first thing you'll want to do is remove the fuel pump fuse and start the car. Let it run until it dies. That'll let you know you have no fuel pressure. The filter on your Sunfire is below and behind the fuel tank. You'll need 16mm and a 20mm open end wrenchs along with a 5/16%26quot; line diconnect tool. It'll look like this;



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or these;



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Jack up the car, break loose the line nut side first and then use the disconnect tool on the other end. Assembly as they say is reverse of removal. Don't forget to reinstall the fuse.How do you change an inline fuel filter?Here's another tip. Keep anything electrical away from under the car, including your trouble light. A mechanic friend told me about a guy that dropped his trouble light onto the gas he had spilled while changing the filter. The bulb broke. Bad burns. And wear goggles to keep any gas out of your eyes.How do you change an inline fuel filter?Need to know what kind of car, if it's fuel injected you'll need to release the fuel pressure first.How do you change an inline fuel filter?spray it with lots of penetrating oil so it comes off easier. be very careful u dont break the lines cause usually they are pretty rusty.BE GENTLE. It is always nice to get it high off the ground so u have lots of room to work
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