The
fuel filter is located on the passengers side, rear of the car on the front/side
of the fuel tank. (see photo)
*STEP
1*
There are 4 13mm bolts that hold the tank straps to the body.. remove them. no
need to remove the straps.
*STEP
2*
Disconnect the cable from the front of the tank. There are 2 plastic clips on
the tank.
*STEP
3*
Using a prybar or something like it to GENTLY pry the front of the gas tank down
enough to slip a 2x4 up on top of the tank. This will hold the tank in the
downward position.
*STEP
4*
I use a 8mm 12pt 3/8 drive allen and a 8mm ratcheting gear wrench to remove the
bolt that holds the filter strap to the side of the tank. There is not
enough room for a ratchet on the end of the socket.
*STEP
5*
Remove the lower banjo bolt attaching the fuel line to the filter 19mm socket.
You may want to use a larger wrench to grip the fuel filter itself while
breaking the banjo bolt free. CAUTION........THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY BE
UNDER PRESSURE AND FUEL WILL SPRAY OUT AND LEAK FOR A MINUTE WHEN YOU LOOSEN
THIS BOLT (MAYBE A PINT OF FUEL). HAVE RAGS HANDY. Pull the line out of the way.
*STEP
6*
You will now be able to grab and pull the filter down and out. You will be able
to disconnect the 17mm banjo attaching the other line to the filter..
There is no way possible to reverse the lines or the filter. They have one large
and one small hole where the lines attach.
*STEP
7*
Make sure to replace the sealing washers when you replace the filter. Your local
dealer SHOULD have them in stock and you will need a total of 4. Replace filter
in reverse order!