Write up for fuel filter changing?

[intheb0x]

anyone got one?
i searched the forums, but the picture links were broken.

thanks!

[Marc]

From the 2001 FSM......................................................................

[intheb0x]

thank you so much Marc,
you been a great help throughout these many years of aurora ownership
.how do i go about 'relieving pressure' and where exactly under the car is it located/
thanks again

[Marc]

Fuel pressure relief procedure......................................................


1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the fuel tank filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel injection sight shield.
4. Connect the J-34730-1A fuel pressure gauge to the fuel pressure valve (pic below)
5. Open the valve on the gauge hose to remove fuel pressure into a container.

I am pointing to the fuel pressure relief valve. I'm glad to help!

[robaurora01]

Fuel filter is located driver side rear about pass door

[wireless]

I always just took off the gas cap... crawled under the car and did it lol. bit of fuel comes out, but nothing bad.. takes about 5-8 minutes to do tops

[renaldo0613]

Mar 11, 2013 16:04:40 GMT -6 wireless said:

I always just took off the gas cap... crawled under the car and did it lol. bit of fuel comes out, but nothing bad.. takes about 5-8 minutes to do tops

Me too

[robaurora01]

Thats if its not rusty and then your into replacing a bit of line at the same time

[wireless]

well if we're assuming things now...

;D

[Rocinante]

What tools are required for this?

I've also seen other non Aurora sites advising that you pull the fuse for the fuel pump and crank the engine for a few seconds in order to relieve fuel pressure. Not sure if this would be okay to do.

[renaldo0613]

I do both.

[wireless]

I usually just open the gas cap for a bit. A bit of fuel comes out, but nothing bad.

[sall]

Going to get some fuel spillage either way. I recommend using a flare/line wrench on the line side.

[rorafan]

Mar 19, 2013 21:49:54 GMT -6 Rocinante said:

I've also seen other non Aurora sites advising that you pull the fuse for the fuel pump and crank the engine for a few seconds in order to relieve fuel pressure.

I usually do this; it won't hurt anything. On my Envoy it's a relay you can just pop out (haven't changed on the 'rora yet). As others mentioned, you'll still get some spillage, so have a rag/paper towels handy.

[sssaurora]

i know this thread is pretty old, but would this be the same procedure for a 3.5?? i seen a youtube video for a 3.5 intrigue and it seemed alot harder. to releve fuel pressure i can simply remove the gas cap? would i need to turn it on or drive it that way?

[Randy T.]

Yes, it's the same on 3.5s. I change a lot of fuel filters, and I relieve the pressure by taking the filter off, all the other mechanics do the same thing, wear safety glasses. I see the fsm also says to replace the fuel o ring, I have never changed one of those, nor do I loosen the gas cap, pressure inside the fuel tank will not effect pressure between the fuel pump and injectors.

[buck91]

I would add in there a week or so of repeatedly soaking the filter fittings with penetrating oil. Mine is now a permanent filtet unless I replace the lines.

[cap10america]

I ordered a filter. Prior to installing I sprayed the threaded fitting with some PB blaster. Let it set for a week. I chickened out at the last minute. My mechanic put it on with no problem. Fitting loosened up with no problem. He did not relieve the pressure either. Just loosened and replaced. My vehicle only has 60,000. So I am good for a while. No problems. Could have done it myself. No biggie.

[RCA1186]

Yeah, last time I did mine, got the line off with a wrench no problem, it was the quick connect that screwed me. The "guts" of the quick connect came out with the filter. Those are press fittings too. Had to have it towed to the mechanic (luckily I have roadside insurance). Mechanic actually ended up taking the insides of a new fitting and getting them into the old one.