Tools:
1. Flathead screwdriver
2. T25 Torx bit
3. 10 mm socket
4. Rachet (I used a driver) Dont need the driver at all but i just got it a couple of weeks ago and wanted to use it! lol
5. Rag
6. Some sort of container (in case any fuel spills while you make the switch)
Time:
Took me about 40 minutes for the switch. First time always takes long. Probably do it in 20 min. next time.
Difficulty:
On a scale of 1-5 i would say this is a 2. Not hard to do at all.
Get your tools.
Jack, the right side of your car up.
Unscrew the 2 T25 screws near the mud flap.
Grab the 10 mm socket and rachet and unbolt nut. Its a plastic nut so be careful.
With the 10 mm socket again loosen this thing,not sure what to call it. (circled in blue) It wont come off but you need to loosen it so the plastic piece will come off. After that grab your flathead and pop off that plastic clip.
Once you remove the plastic cover you will have full access to the fuel filter.
Notice the 2 hoses going into the inlet of the fuel filter. We will get to that T25 bolt in a lil bit.
There is 1 outlet hose.
At this point you want to get the green plugs that came with your new fuel filter. They will come in handy.
With your flathead screwdriver press on the clip (white part) and slowly pull out the hose but not all the way. Remember the green caps from the new filter? Use one to plug the end of the filter that you are about to pull. (Remember, its pressurized so some fuel might dump out.
You might spill some fuel but use your rag and small container to catch any fuel.
Now with the same method use the screwdriver to push clips on the other 2 hoses. (Push clip and pull hose out) Remember to have green plugs handy to plug the filter tips.
The top hose has the blue button. Get to it from the other side.
Now once all the hoses are off and filter tips plugged. Grab your T25 and to unbolt the the filter from the holder.
Put the new filter in hook up hoses and put everything back together. When you put the hoses back on you will here it clip.
At this point, once everything is back on and all 4 wheels are on the floor, you will need to get fuel back through the lines. I opened the door a few times and put the key in the ignition and turned it to the "on" position. Go back and forth a few times so the lines can bring fuel to the motor. I turned it over a few times but the car died out. It will eventually start up once the fuel reaches the motor.
Thats All!!
Any questions or concerns feel free ask or point out anything that might be helpful or if i missed anything.
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Originally Posted by illegitimus
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