alanbobalan

so i'm going to replace my fuel filter this week because my 2wd pickup is new to me and i have no idea when it was replaced last.

i found the filter under the intake manifold. am i really going to have to take the entire manifold off the vehicle to access the fuel filter??

if anyone has done this before or knows how please post up! thanks!

Trumpfan

Yup. unless your a contorsionist Retarded place to put it.

mochester

i believe you can get to it through the wheel well. haven't done it personally, but thats what they say

4Crawler

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Remove the access panel in the wheel well, held in place w/ 4 bolts, behind the rubber wheel well liner. Helps to remove the wheel as well and supposedly is easier if you also pull the starter, but can be done w/o doing that.

I just carry a spare filter with me and any time the engine is torn apart, I replace the filter, otherwise it is fine unless you are experiencing fuel delivery issues.

all_terrain17

I did mine through the wheel well, but it's a 4WD. You will definitely have to pull the wheel off if you're going to do it that way. Do the 2WD's have the removable panel on the PS inner fender too?

Elton

search around

alanbobalan

yes. there is a removeable lining in the passenger side wheel well on my 2wd.

replacing the fuel filter through the wheel well sounds sooo much easier. thanks for the heads up.

i will let you all know on tuesday or wednesday when i have time to replace the filter. danke schon!

Elton

took me about 45mins to change mine i had to unbolt the starter

Robrt32

My 92 does not have access on the fender wall, I had to remove the starter....that top bolt is rough on a fat boy...lol

ovrrdrive

A body lift on the truck will turn this into a 15 minute job...

I go right over the tire. Before the BL I couldn't get to it, after the BL I can see it plainly.

PabloA

wheel well best place to get to it, taking off the intake manifold is not necessary.
good luck

trythis

It's best to remove the engine first. I am guessing that is what the designers were thinking.. I did mine when I had my intake system off for cleaning.

Five1Nine8Eight

I changed mine from under the truck with a ratchet and socket in about 15min. I don't have small hands either. 2WD 22RE no body lift.

DeathCougar

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2WD trucks do not have that metal access panel. Only the rubber "gap guards"

You should not have to remove the intake, as long as you have the right tools.



These are really helpful, as are the style with the socket built into the end.

maxpower_hd

I did mine through the fender well too. It took about 20 minutes. I do have a whole drawer dedicated to swivels, wobble extensions, etc. It makes a big difference to have the right stuff.

rustypigeon

I also have a '94 22re but mine is 4wd. When I did my fuel filter I just took the passenger side tire off, and took off the access panel. It still takes a bit of reaching around but it was no problem. A flex head ratchet helps a lot for the rear bolt of the filter.

chrishf12

I just replaced my fuel filter yesterday. It took bout 35 minutes. Its a lot easier with the oil filter off. But I didnt remove the starter motor Use a small 1/4 rachet and standard socket for the top bolt and I added a 6 inch extention for the bottom bolt. for the lines I used a 3/8 rachet with a standard socket. It wasnt that hard but it bangs your hands up bad!

fthertime666

reason enough for a small BL, I did this on my truck when it was stock, and it was defenitely a pita,you just have to be determined.

Trumpfan

Same here did mine when I did the timing chain, I don't see much room in my wheel well to access this.

Fred Anarat

Had a real problem doing mine as well, really stupid place to mount it.
Has anyone out there tried to remote mount it onto the fender or firewall? I was contemplating this mod but didn't have time to try it. Is there maybe a kit to do it?