How To Replace Vehicle Fuel Filter
Helpful Information
A fuel filter is used to keep fuel clean to avoid malfunctions of the fuel injectors and fuel pressure regulator.
Best Practices
- All sealing "O" rings should be in good condition and free from nicks.
- Check for fuel leaks.
Step by step guide on how to replace an automotive fuel filter, this guide pertains to most vehicles.
Difficulty Scale: 3 of 10
Tools and Supplies Needed
Step 1 - Locate fuel filter of the system which is either under the car or hood.
Removing Fuel Filter Mount
Step 2 - Next, a fuel line release tool is needed to remove the line from the fuel filter.
Fuel Line Release Tool
Step 3 - Take the tool and install it on the fuel line between the filter and the fuel line.
Installing Fuel Line Release Tool
Step 4 - After the fuel line is in place push the tool inward to release the fuel line.
Fuel Line Removal Tool Installed
Step 5 - Once the fuel line removal tool has been moved into the fitting, pull the fuel line away from the filter. A small amount of fuel will leak when line is removed.
Released Fuel Line
Remove fuel lines and install the new fuel filter (most fuel filters have a directional arrow which needs to be observed), re-mount the new filter. When trying to start the engine for the first time, it might take a few tries before the engine will start because the new fuel filter is empty as well as the line.
- Fuel line release tool
- Replacement fuel filter
- Sockets
- Screw driver set
- Protective gloves and eyewear
- Fluid catch basin
Removing Fuel Filter Mount
Step 2 - Next, a fuel line release tool is needed to remove the line from the fuel filter.
Fuel Line Release Tool
Installing Fuel Line Release Tool
Fuel Line Removal Tool Installed
Released Fuel Line
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