Hey guys, so apperantly these things are supposed to be changed every 15k mines got mabye 4x that many miles on it

Anyway, i hate the thought of changing this *****, so what can i do to make it easier...funny i can do much bigger jobs no problem, but the stupid crap like this is what kills me, just a funny angle i guess.

Anyway any tips to make it easier, i know the basics (let pressure out of lines and so on)


Thanks and sorry for such a stupid question....

 

Get a panel removal tool. It will help a lot sliding the tubes off the filter. Without it I dont think I can remove the filter myself.

 

make sure you take the fuel pump fuse off and let it run til it dies, try starting it twice so you can get the gas out. That way when you take the tubes off, you wont get sprayed wit gas. I put a 300z fuel pump on my car..it last longer and its alittle bit bigger, its a tight fit but I got it in about 40 minutes...

 

Just got to tuff it out man i know its rough but if you are strong you can make it through!

just kiddin, tho i found the best way is to take out the air box or if you have an intake just remove it and even tho it is still hard, it frees up a lot of space

 

Remove the fuel pump fuse and run it till it dies ... as been stated. Then if you are stock then pull the clips on the airbox and undo the clamp on the throttle body. The entire upper intake will come out easily. Then OPEN THE GAS CAP!!! This releves the backpressure in the fuel lines. Then replace the filter.

 

Personally I didnt remove anything to get to the fuel filter.

 

Crush the end hose barbs of the old FF with some pliers.

 

If you have ABS it's a much tighter job.

15k is silly for a maxima - I do it every 60k.

I use some pb blaster to loosen the grip of the hose on the barb end of the filter. The idea of crushing the hose barbs sounds good but I've never tried it. If you do, wrap it with a rag to avoid cutting or scratching the fuel line.

 

I rather drop and install a 5sp tranny than do a fuel filter change lol. i just drink a lil bit of redbull or cuban coffee and straight up pull the hose off with bare hand lol. after that my hand cramps up but it works lol.. u just gotta deal with it though i dont think theres an easier way or good tips on doing it.

 

Grab a few beers.

 

<also didnt remove anything just simply took the filter out and poped in the new, btw anyone have a part # for the 300Z fuel filter?, im going to go that route instead of the regular replacement

 

16400-q0805

 

You really need a set of these 90 degree pliers:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=33203

 

I just changed mine a few hours ago. Just take out the airbox cover and all the plastic tubing in the intake. By the way you should open the throttle body and wipe it down while you're at it. I removed the bottom hose first since I felt a little gap between the tubing and the fuel filter so I stuck a flathead into it and sort of pryed on it. Then I just yanked really hard twisting and turning left and right. The top tube on mine was sort of really stuck so after I took out the bottom tube I lifted the filter out enough and turned the tube with my plier. As a result I damaged the rubber tubing, but it was okay since the tube is pretty long so I just cut like an inch off of it. **SO IF YOU CAN'T GET THE TOP TUBE OUT THEN JUST CUT IT**

 

to make life easy, replace it with a 300ZX NA Fule Filter, it is slightly bigger, it will fit in the bracket and last according to Nissan for 30,000 miles

compleatly bolt on

then you cna say you have a 300ZX upgrade

 

i am gonna put a 300zx filter on mine when i change it makes sense to upgrade things as you do them, especially when they are cheap like this. did the same thing with my old 240sx, 300zx filter flows well, and has larger filter element. great easy upgrade, not a huge deal but every little bit helps...

 

I started to do my 96 this weekend, but just ended up with busted and blistered knuckles. I was thinking of an alternative and hopefully easier method.

Would it be easier just to cut the top and bottom fuel lines and remove the filter, and then cut the remaining fuel line off with an xacto knife, and just buy new fuel line to replace it?

This seems a bit easier to me, and I wouldn't mind spending a few extra bucks on new fuel line if it would save my knuckles.

Is there anything special about maxima fuel lines that should keep me from cutting them? Is there any reason I shouldnt be able to go to my local auto parts store and find the right kind of gas line to replace it?

 

Kinda weird to hear you all had problems getting the filter replaced and the tubes off. Did mine yesterday did not remove any extra parts or anything, just had a small phillips head to do the un-screwing. The hose was a little tight on there, but i used a flathead and a lot of elbow greese to yank it off..easier that i thought it would be ..got dirt under my fingernails a few times,,,but that gave me a reason to spray down the engine and wash it after i got done..it is sparklin now... I went to the dealer to get a new filter, decide to go with the stock maxima filter instead of the 300z, did not want to run into any mod issues.

Also, i am a newbie to the site, first maxima i have ever owned. I don't think the person who had the car before me did any type of maintance, except for oil changes. After doing the tune-up it look like the manufacture plugs, and the fuel filter looked like it was the original. Just showing it some loved now, hopefully it will be good to me.

 

Hot water does wonders for freeing up the hoses.

 

I just changed the filter on my dads 95 this weekend. I removed the stock airbox and strut bar for better access to the filter. I removed the upper hose first, then the lower. Even though I relieved the pressure by removing pump fuse and cranking a few times, some fuel still shot out when I removed the hose. I made sure to rinse the area with water.. Some WD-40 may help you remove the hoses, and make sure to wrap the pliers with a towel or something to make sure you dont damage the hose.. also, i used the stock maxima filter...

 

When I changed mine, I got access to it from the wheel well and used the help of my girlfriend's smaller hands.

 

i just changed mine two days ago too. anywho, remember to twist the hoses off, easier thann just pulling. also, when you put it back on, do the bottom hose first, then the top. good luck, the only difficulty is its in a tight area. other than that its easy stuff

 

Here are some tips from:

http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/fuelfilter.html

 

Here are some tips from:

http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/fuelfilter.html

 

I'm gonna do that as soon as i get my hands on a 300zx filter

 

Keep in mind that you will spill a little gas (not a lot, but at least a few teaspoon's worth). If you park in a community underground structure with a ton of old, cranky bitties who live to complain about little things like "a gas odor" (like I am) - you may want to opt make the location of the filter change outdoors and away from idiots.