Changing the fuel filter

[bassthrive]

So a 14mm flare wrench is the proper tool for the job???
I suppose it would make the procedure easier with one person holding the filter in place with a regular old wrench, and the other using the flare to rotate the smaller lower nut, attatched directly to the fuel line - am I correct here?

- Paul

[swimshady906]

It looks like it is easy enough to get to when u remove the air intake... its kinda mounted on the wheel well under the maf sensor wire plug right?

[bassthrive]

Yep thats where it is located. Its just a pain because (1) there is little room for you to move around once you get your hands down there (2) the nut is on rediculously tight.

- Paul

[Solaradude]

ok gosh...my friend and i attempted to change the fuel filter and broke the gas line! My engine didnt start and I had to tow it to the dealer. Just leave it on dude.....

[solrchrgd]

I just changed the fuel filter two weeks ago. I had a friend hold the bigger bolt on the bottom of the filter while I used a 14mm flare nut wrench on the lower bolt. Your probably not suppose to do this but this is how i got the nut off. Since my friend was holding the bigger nut in place the filter did not move as much when i tapped the flare nut wrench with a hammer. There is no way to get enough leverage to loosen the nut.

Hope this helps

Bryan