I didnt pry them off or really applied a lot of force because this is my only car and I didnt want to get stranded but it looks like after some googling that there is a special tool that is required to remove the lines.
Does anyone know what tool it is, there are different types of them, not sure which one to get. Its also quite scary as to how exposed and close the fuel line is next to the exhaust. Demonic Well-Known Member. Do we know what the reasoning is behind such a short service interval is? I think manual states it needs to be changed every 30k miles, mine will get there in about 1.
Demonic said:. Does anyone have an idea on where i can get a need splash shield, besides the dealship? I got the part number off it, but tasca doesnt carry it. When i put the part in google, some alibaba site comes up. I dont trust it. IF anyone has an idea. Position the belt around the end of your filter. Instead, pull that end over the buckle again to create a cinch.
Pull that end to create a tightening effect. Before you start twisting, you might want to use your piece of rubber or sandpaper. Place your chosen material between your makeshift wrench and the filtration unit.
Pull the loose end counterclockwise. Click here to find the original instructions and guide to the strap wrench technique. If so, you have another option to make your own DIY wrench. You can always ask a friend if they have any old ones they no longer need. Fold your bandana by rolling it up until it resembles a strap. The end result should be a piece of cloth that can lie flat. If the bandana keeps unrolling, you may have rolled it too taut.
Shape the bandana into a wide circle. Take the ends and tie a square knot, being careful not to shorten your strap too much. Slip your socket extension through the slack part of the knot. If necessary, loosen it so that you can fit the tool through. Put on your gloves and glasses. Lift your car with a jack if you have to, replace the jack with jack stands, and set up the drainage pan.
Make sure your socket extension and wrench are somewhere within reach. Wipe off excess lubricant from your filter with your rags. Place the bandana around the filter and begin to twist the socket extension towards it. This motion will pull your makeshift strap tight. Hold it in position with one hand.
Connect the wrench to the extension. Start the engine and allow it to idle. With the engine idling, remove the fuel pump fuse from the fuse box, so that the fuel pump ceases to operate. The owner's manual is a good source to identify the correct location of this specific fuse. Wait until the engine stalls from lack of fuel--this will relieve the pressure from the fuel lines. Allow the engine to cool before attempting to work on the fuel lines.
Put on eye protection. Clean the fuel line connection that you wish to disconnect with automotive spray cleaner. If you are able to remove them without them breaking, they may be reused. You can purchase replacement fuel filter clips at your local auto parts store. Remove the fuel lines from the filter. With the clips removed, slide the fuel lines away from the filter to pop them off of the nozzles on either end. Make sure to tip the fuel lines toward the bowl or bucket in place as you remove them to catch any spilled gasoline.
Do your best to avoid allowing any gas to pour out onto the ground. Slide the fuel filter out of its bracket. The fuel filter is likely held in place by a metal bracket that wraps around its outer housing. With the fuel lines disconnected, you can slide the fuel filter out of the bracket by pushing it toward the front of the car. The fuel filter will have a slight bell shape, allowing it to slide out in only one direction.
Some fuel filters under the hood may he held in the bracket with a bolt that will need to be removed to slide the filter out. Part 3. Compare the new filter to the old one. When less fuel can pass through the filter, it is time to change it. Before installing the new fuel filter, compare it to the one you just removed. Make sure they appear to be the same outside diameter, that the nozzles are the same size, and that it will fit into the bracket.
Do not attempt to use a fuel filter for a different application in your vehicle, as it may not be capable of allowing the appropriate volume of fuel to pass through it. Slide the new fuel filter into the bracket. The new fuel filter should easily slide into its bracket. If you have to force it, it is likely not the correct diameter. The fuel filter should stop when it is seated properly, as it should only be able to slide all the way out in one direction.
If you find yourself pushing hard on the filter to make it fit, it is likely not the correct one. Fasten the fuel filter to the fuel line. Slide the fuel lines onto the front and back of the filter the same way they were attached to the old one. With the fuel line in place on the filter, slide the plastic clips through the holes on the fuel line nozzle to secure the line in place on the fuel filter. Make sure the fuel lines are snug on the nozzles of the fuel filter before sliding the clips into place.
Lower the vehicle off of the jack stands. Jack up the car to relieve the weight on the jack stands, then slide them out from beneath the vehicle. Once the jack stands are clear, lower the vehicle to the ground by either releasing the pressure in the jack or turning the jack handle counter-clockwise, depending on your style of jack.
Once the vehicle is safely on the ground, reconnect the battery to complete the project. Ed Beery Automotive Specialist. Ed Beery. Do a fuel pressure test to determine if enough fuel is being pushed through the system. Plus, you should always change your filter if it's clogged or leaking.
Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. Some fuel filters are canister type, with a filter that fits into a canister. These can be easily inspected—if the canister filter is clearly dirty, just replace it. Other filters are closed, meaning they can't be inspected for dirt. Leakage, time, mileage, and vehicle performance should guide when to replace this type of filter. It depends on your vehicle! Many vehicle designs integrate the fuel filter inside the fuel pump and are not serviceable. The fuel pump is often inside the fuel tank, and will require the fuel tank to be removed to gain access to the fuel pump and filter.
An older vehicle's fuel filter should be changed once every 2 years or every 30, miles.
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