does any one know or a link to it?

 

I'm gonna say it... DO THE SEARCH, PLEASE.

Its not that hard, wait it is, but if you have the right tools, its very easy and should take 5 minutes

 

Here it goes...unplug fuse to fuel pump..start engine till it dies...take off hose on top...take off hose on bottom..with new filter put back both hoses..replace fuse..start engine and check ofr leaks..boom u are done..that was the gist of it..

 

Here I'll be nice the the newbie...

http://www.seas.ucla.edu/~cheston/fuelfilter.html

It's very easy to do, took me less than 10 minutes to replace. All you really need is a screw driver and some pliers.

 

What are you implying about Newbies ?

Rip that rubber hose w/ those pliers, enjoy changing the hose too

Appreciate your fuel filter insight, I just wanted to know what it felt like to be like a [moderator][/moderator]

 

Wow, you do have mod potential. Nice form, good execution, now just work on the follow through...

 

[sarcasm] oooh oooh teach me oh wise one...[/sarcasm]

 

If you have trouble with the hoses, use a hair dryer to warm them up prior to removal.

 

New Topic:

Car caught on fire changing fuel filter.

Sorry for the commentary, I just thought I'd inject some humor

 

Personally I find the hair dryer too slow. Use a propane torch instead (hey if it works on rusted on exhaust bolts, it's gotta work on fuel line, right )

 

10 minutes my ***.....oh wait - i got crazy and decided to change the hoses, too. that was no fun at all....nevermind..

 

does it make a diference when you change it?

 

Yes it does...

LoL blow torch...

Oooh ooh, here is another mishap, loosen the screw too much and the small nut on the other side falls to the floor...

 

dude here's a tip.. its not very easy to get the hoses off.. you can either heat them up, or do what i did. take the top hose off first, and not the end on the fuel filter, but the one that goes to the throttle body or whatever.. its the easiest to take off, and once you do, the pressure is released and everything else becomes easier.. be prepared to swear a lot at the hoses too, theyre very stubborn. it took me like 4 tries to finally change my fuel filter..

 

no need to unplug battery?

 

yea i got clamps lose but hoeses wont come off i will try what spiff said its not that easy

 

Just twist it off. Do the upper hose first and then the lower hose. To make life easier, move some of the wires/hoses/electric connectors to the side so that you have better access.

Btw, make sure you put a piece of rag underneath the filter before you twist the darn thing off.

 

Mmm...the wonderful smell of raw fuel...

P.S. Avoid smoking, otherwise your life will FLASH before you.

 

THE TRUTH.......

Yes it does make a diference when you change it. Its every 30k I think or 24 months or as need because your car will start, and burn gas like a piece of **** when it is clogged up.

To make life easier, move some of the wires/hoses/electric connectors to the side so that you have better access.

Btw, make sure you put a piece of rag underneath the filter before you twist the darn thing off.

No need to unplug battery. (But whats the harm in pulling off the negative cable. = 3 seconds)

When you put on the new filter vazz it up a little for next time.

You can get the hoses started off by prying with a screw driver. Its like opening a beer with a lighter - fulcrum lever theory.


THE POST WHORRING....(AKA FALSE STATEMENTS)
Avoid smoking, otherwise your life will FLASH before you. - Negative.

Use a propane torch. - Negative

What are you implying about Newbies. - Negative


THE WAY I GOT THE HOSES OFF....

Pliers very carefully, if your hoses rip they are too old and should be replaced anyway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

 

MOST PEOPLE SAY THIS IS A PIECE OF CAKE, WHICH IT APPEARS TO BE. I CANNOT FOR THE LIFE OF ME GET THAT BOTTOM HOSE OFF THE OLD FILTER!!!

 

caps off plz
have u tried putting a blower dryer to it?
i used a flat head screwdriver to pry it off didn't need the
hair dryer
another thing is, crank up ur engine again make
sure u relieve all the pressure

 

You are right it is difficult to get the bottom one off. Some may be harder than others but mine was a real B@#ch. Just keep turning and pulling at the same time, eventually it will let loose and you will have bloody knuckles just like mine. I tried spraying a lubricant on the inside of the hose after prying it apart etc but nothing seemed to work just keep working it and it will come off. We spent about 45 mins on the bottom hose before it came loose seems like everything I do on this car results in blood shedding. But it is fun, even watching the healing process of your hands and knowing your gas is flowing faster.

 

when did u try doing it?
i did mines in the morning when the car has been sitting there
overnight...i think it made it a lil easier, i dont really
know cus it was my first time replacing it...did it in 45mins
took long cus of the tubes and the lil screws, but now that i
know how to do it..i'll probably take abuot 10 or 15 mins..jus
keep trying..dont put too much force though..u dont want to
break anything

 

Thanks guys i got the bottom hose off and replaced my old filter with a 300 Z filter.....I have read a few older posts about using these filtersas opposed to an OEM max filter and truthfully i forgot what the advantages were, if there were any at all. Oh well that **** is already installed so im happy.

 

congrats!
3Z filter suppose to last longer and filter better cus it's bigger

 

everyone is having trouble with this shie..
i dont think i wanna waste 3 hours fighting the ol' hose and the ol' filter...
i'll just take it to the shop and let em do it...
dont wanna blow anything up...


by the way... where is the fuel filter?
*seriously... call me a newbie.. i don't care....
WHERE IS IT!?!?@$!?@$

 

look past your throttle body, near the firewall, and pretty deep into the engine bay.. you should see it, a cylinder with two hoses coming out of it vertically...

 

it's a simple task..definitely a DIY...u should not waste
money bringing it to a shop

 

You still havent gotten yourself a repair manual have you!!!

 

nope.. im sorry...
which one should i buy guys?!!?

 

Well, I just changed out the fuel filter. I'm dead tired. The filter was a real PITA to change. Actually, the hardest part was the stubborn top hose that didn't want to come off. The bottom hose came off easily. Make sure you have plenty of towels to soak up the fuel. I think if the hardest part you will face is getting the hose off and back on again. When I put the new filter back on, I had to deal with the stubborn top hose again. It took me even longer to try to push the hose back on. It's not flush against the filter, but close enough. I noticed the fuel that came out of my old filter was really dirty. It's not that hard if you could get pass the hose. Also, the limited amount of space didn't help. I scratched up my left hand a bit. Oh well, hopefully it's all worth the trouble.

 

I just changed mine today. I did it before, but taking those tubes off the filter is a pain in the a$$. I have skinny arms, but that stupid front strut bar just gets in my way. I swear that I had to have cut myself at least once on each of my fingers

 

i have haynes...which is pretty detailed
but any manual should do..chilton or haynes r the only
ones i see

 

Try to change one in a 5th gen.

 

Most of the other guys covered what you need. Wearing a pair of latex or Mechanix glove for this job will help out a little. You will have a better grip on the filter and less scrape/bloody knuckles. Not as easy as it seems especially for the first timers. Do this in an open area with some ventilation. The smell of raw fuel can knock you out. Take your time and good luck. Welcome to the DIY world.