2007 Saturn Ion Repair Question
Topics covered: Fuel filter, Gas, Engine.
Mileage: 69,788 miles.
Mileage: 69,788 miles.
Asked on February 11, 2011
How do you change a fuel filter
How do you change a fuel filter
Answer
Replied on February 11, 2011
Fuel Filter Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution.
Keep a shop cloth and a container ready to capture any spilled fuel.
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Remove the fuel filter retaining bolt (1).
Disconnect the fuel filter from the engine feed fuel pipe (1).
Tilt the fuel filter downward and drain off the fuel into an approved fuel container.
Disconnect the fuel tank feed and return hose fittings from the fuel filter.
Drain any remaining fuel into an approved fuel container.
Discard the fuel filter into an approved container.