hill

so this morning im trying to replace my fuel filter.. just curious how much gas is going to hit me in the face once i disconnect the lines on either side of the old filter.

I was planning on opening my gastank to take the pressure down a little...

anyone have any other suggestions/tips/hints for me ?

Thanks

V_Runner

not that much...i did mine and ony what was in the line came out...just have a bucket...you know with prices these days you want to save every drop...

Crymson

Pull the wiring harness from the fuel pump. Start your engine and let it die, crank your car over a couple of times afterward, and your lines should be relatively free of fuel.

hill

k... probably going to go get some flare nut wrenches first....

V_Runner

just don't do what i did which was break one of the lines...then you got to replace it...

Elton

there anit going to be much fuel coming out ...use some pb blaster it will help

ChickenLover

PB blaster for sure. Loosen the gas cap to depressurize. You won't lose very much gas (maybe half a quart). You might find it easier to unbolt the crossmember for more hand room.

hill

the cross member is connected to the transfercase or transmission.....


help.... i cant get access to the second nut with out removing the cross member,... but im worried the transfercase or transmission wont be supported... plus there are 3 hard to get at bolts to disconect the crossmember from it...

any pointers??

ChickenLover

Unbolt it from both sides. Let it droop down (it'll be fine). The crossmember will flex enough from side to side to get your hands in there. You'll need a jack to lift it back up to reconnect it.

freshman

i just went to canadian tire and they did it for $30 canucks and i am free of any worries. Its hard to do it for our toyota here in canada coz of the rust!

I tried doing it but i gave up because i will surely break something before i will be able to replace it.

btw, i bought the fuel filter from the dealership and they want to charge me $80.00 to install so i shopped around.

hill

thanks for the tips....but alas after droping the cross member and fighting with the last nut for 3/4 of an hour... i finally gave up and had to bolt back everything....

hill

im not super happy with the service at canadian tire...maybe ill ask the exhaust workshop to do it when i get a new cat...

87rustbucket

Boy i must be lucky-my bolts had rusted off years ago!!

92runnersr5

which way did you go at it .... if its the 22re im a big guy with big hands and managed to get everything off. i took off the tire and a little panel under the fender and with difficulty go them. if not the 22re then i dunno!

RBA

Here you go, courtesy of 4x4wire.com

3.0 fuel filter replacement

Etype R

I did not remove my crossmember when I changed mine. Though I did end up snapping the front fuel line because the nut had rounded out.But the new line was only $35 at the dealership and was very easy to replace.