Before you disconnect the fuel line, you’ll need to relieve the pressure. In order to do this, you’ll need to deactivate the electric pump prior to starting the engine. To do so, follow these steps:
Now that the fuel pump is disabled, you can continue on to disconnecting the fuel lines. The lines may be connected to the filter with clamps, quick-connect fittings or threaded fittings. If the lines use threaded fittings, you’ll need a specialty wrench for flare-nuts. If the lines have quick-connect fittings, you could also need a special tool in order to disconnect them. Remember, the best thing to do is to first ask at your local mechanic to determine the type of lines and air filter your car has. If you will have to purchase specialty tools, you may be better off hiring a mechanic or specialist to replace the filter.
2. Check out both filters, the new and the old. Do this before disconnecting anything. There should be an arrow on both filters. This arrow shows the direction in which the fuel flows. If the new filter doesn’t have an arrow, take note of which way the current filter is pointing so that you can determine how the new filter fits in. Taking a picture of the complete setup with a camera or your phone might help you remember how to put everything back the way it was.
3. Remove the mechanism that holds the filter and remove the filter itself. Make sure to do this carefully so that you don’t break the mechanism.
4. Attach the new filter, making sure to place it in the right position, referring to the old filter.
5. Replace the mechanism to keep the filter secure. Make sure that the filter is in tightly.
6. Replace the fuel pump fuse in the fuse box.
7. Re-connect the battery cable.
8. Check that the car is either in neutral or park. Start the engine and make sure that there aren’t any leaks.
If you’re unsure of how to locate the fuel filter or how to detach the lines, or if the filter screen in the fuel tank is blocked, it’s best to have a professional change the fuel filter. Attempting to do work on your car without the proper knowledge could lead to more of an expense to fix any problems you create.
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