Fuel filter location

Tiny
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I have a Pontiac Grand Am. Where is the fuel filter located?
Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 AT 1:26 PM

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Tiny
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Back by the tank under drivers side of the car. this guide will walk you through the service

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

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Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 AT 1:32 PM
Tiny
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Where is the Gas Filter Located on a 6 Cylinder 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE. It has 105,000 miles on it. And has been slugish on accelerating and around corners. Goes away when engine gets warmer. :) :)
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
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Underneath the vehicle. Follow the fuel lines till you see the filter. The fuel lines will be steel tubing running underneath the vehicle to the fuel tank.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
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Where is the fuel filter located and is it hard to change?
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
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By the fuel pump between the gas tank and the rear axel
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
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Hello,
Where is the fuel filter located in a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am? Would a bad fuel filter cuase the car not to start?
Thank you,
RickyC
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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In the back, next to the fuel tank. It would have to be very plugged to keep the car from starting at all. Need to test for fuel pressure at the test port on the fuel line undere the hood with the proper gauge (high pressure)
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
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2003 Pontiac Grand Am 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

where is the fuel filter located at on my car
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
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Your fuel filter is located in line just as the fuel exits the tank. If you crawl up underneath the car you will see it right after the fuel tank towards the front of the car.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
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Where is the fuel filter located and how hard is it to change
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You can find it at under the rear of the car, just in front of the gas tank. You will see the gas lines from the tank and the filter about 3-4inches long centraly located. Depending on the amount of corrosion will be the only factor how easily it will be to change.
Spray the connections with some anti-seize and wait a few minutes. Should be good. If the lines are really corroded you may break them loosening the connections.
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Thursday, March 7th, 2019 AT 2:51 PM (Merged)
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I need to change my fuel filter in my car. I don't know where to find it & when I do how would I change it?
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Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 6:13 PM (Merged)
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The fuel filter is at the back of the fuel tank. You will have two lines connecting to it. Look near the rear of the engine on the passenger wide for the pressure release valve and release the fuel pressure. Then disconnect the inlet line(the one without the nut) sing a special tool which you can get at almost any auto part store for a few bucks. The with two wrenches unscrew ther nut on the outlet line by turning the large nut(1in) up and the small nut(3/4) down. Once you get it loose you should just be able to unscrew the filter by hand. Installation is in the reverse order. Start the car ( it may take a few tries) to build fuel pressure again. I hope this helps.

Also remember to check for leaks before driving the car. Any leak will be obvious when you turn the ignition on and the fuel pump starts to work(normally withing 10 secs.)
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Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 6:13 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The fuel filter is at the back of the fuel tank. You will have two lines connecting to it. Look near the rear of the engine on the passenger side for the pressure release valve and release the fuel pressure. Then disconnect the inlet line(the one without the nut) sing a special tool which you can get at almost any auto part store for a few bucks. The with two wrenches unscrew ther nut on the outlet line by turning the large nut(1in) up and the small nut(3/4) down. Once you get it loose you should just be able to unscrew the filter by hand. Installation is in the reverse order. Start the car ( it may take a few tries) to build fuel pressure again. I hope this helps.

Also remember to check for leaks before driving the car. Any leak will be obvious when you turn the ignition on and the fuel pump starts to work(normally withing 10 secs.)
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Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 6:13 PM (Merged)
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How do I change the fuel filter
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Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 6:14 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Look at the new one(they differ) I think yours is held in by push clips and is very easy to install. It should be self explainetary when you look at the new one.
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Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 6:14 PM (Merged)
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Where is the fuel filter located on a 2001 Pontiac Grand am Gt with 86,000 miles and a 3.4 liter v-6?
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Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 6:14 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Its located between the gas tank and rear suspension assy.

Good Luck!
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Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 6:14 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Make/Year: 1996 Pontiac Grand Am SE 2.4L Engine
Mileage: 103,000
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1. Recently I've been having trouble starting up the car. I turn the key and the car cranks, the engine starts up and runs then dies a second later. I know it can't be the spark plugs because they were changed at 100,000 miles. My hunch is that the fuel filter needs to be changed. Because when I leave the key in the "on" position, I can hear the electric fuel pump working. Its gotten worse since the air is cold. If I am right where is the fuel filter located?

2. The dashboard is completely dead. When the car is on all that works is the milage guage. The speedometer, tackometer, water temp, and fuel gauge are stuck in a random position and the water temp light as well as the fuel warning light are stuck on. What needs to be done to get this fixed?
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Monday, April 27th, 2020 AT 6:14 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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These engines are fussy. When the plugs get changed, I always recommend the spark plug boots get done at the same time because of the exact problem you have. Coil housings have a big issue on these as well.

The instrument cluster may need replaced based on your description, Did you check fuses?

I "think" the fuel filter in in the rear behind the fuel tank. There is a evap cannister that has a bolt or two that needs to come down first.
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