How To Change Your Fuel Filter
Directions:
Step 1. Raise and support the vehicle to ease reaching the fuel
filter. (this step is NOT necessary in all cases. I was able to reach the
fuel filter, but you may want to give yourself the extra room provided by
raising).
Step 2. Using the 5/8" and 13/16" wrenches (Image 6),
loosen the threaded side slightly, to allow pressure to blow off. NOTE: There
WILL be some gas released at this time. Attempt to catch gas in Drain Pan
to avoid larger mess or area contamination. USE CAUTION to avoid gas
contacting skin or eyes.
Step 3. After gas has stopped running freely from the threaded side,
place the small wrench between the filter and the plastic clip, as shown in
Image 7. NOTE: if this is the first time this filter is being replaced,
this step may be a bit tough as dirt and debris will gather inside black plastic
clip. Use WD-40 or the like to remove dirt and debris.
Step 4. Place glass jar near work area and gently remove filter from
bracket (Image 8) that supports it.
Step 5. With small wrench in place, push the fuel line and black
plastic clip firmly in the direction of the filter. The wrench should work
to hold the clip allowing the "fingers" located inside to be
released. Once the fuel line has been pressed firmly enough to release the
clips, the fuel line will slide right off. NOTE: It is possible that more
fuel will escape from the line, and certainly from the filter. With fuel line
slid off, fuel filter will be free. Place the filter in the glass jar for
later examination.
Step 6. Once the fuel has stopped draining from both lines, gently
place new filter, prepped as shown in Image 5, into mounting bracket. NOTE:
There will likely be a retaining clip with the new filter. This clip
should be discarded, as it is not necessary for this application.
Step 7. Place slide on line in until you hear a click. This click
will signify that the fuel line is locked on. Pull gently to ensure that line
doesn't slip.
Step 8. Check threaded side for rubber o-ring on the fuel line.
If o-ring is in place, carefully thread the line into the new filter.
Tighten the line snuggly, but not over tightened, as you will want to be able to
get it off next time you replace the filter.
Step 9. The fuel filter will need to be primed before engine is
started. This is done by turning the ignition ON, but NOT STARTING the car
3 times. Each time, turn on the key and listen for the fuel pump to run. Once
the fuel pump stops, repeat the process. 3 times is generally enough, but
if the car were to not start as before, more priming may be required.
Step 10. After the engine starts, check fuel filter for leaks.
Generally, a run time of 60-90 seconds, leak free is sufficient.
This info was copied from New York J-bodies. They have a good library with pictures. Hope this helps you out.
98 Z24
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