mmdr7qam wrote:There is no sign of a fuel filter change in the maintenance schedule. Is this a straight forward DIY job?
yes, easy but messy
in front of the right side rear wheel
ramps or jack stands will do, lift would be great(be SAFE make sure the car is stable/secure!)
open gas cap (vent some pressure)
panel is held on by 3 plastic nuts (10 mm?), 2 torx screws, 1 plastic expanding rivet
the filter is in a clamp, torx screw, same size as the cover
3 hoses, 2 on the rear one on the front
loosen clamp (do not remove the screw, slide filter forward an inch or 2 to get a little room to remove the rear hoses, retighten
might be easier removing the front hose first, then slide filter forward to get clearance
the hoses have a quick release, I used a small set of channel locks, adjusted to the diameter of the fitting
wrapped a rag around the fitting and squeezed the fat part (you'll see what I mean when you look at it) GENTLY while wiggling the fitting, pops off
do all 3 being careful to not bend. kink or damage the hoses, leave them in place once removed
once the hoses are off loosen clamp, pull filter, install new one and snap the hoses on, no tool, just push until they 'click'
use the caps on the new filter as you remove each hose off the old one to minimize spillage
have a pan/rags/newspaper under the filter. WATCH YOUR EYES
after the filter is in, before you put the plastic cover on, put some fresh paper under the filter, close gas cap and start the car and check for leaks, let it run for a minute, inspect it while running, be sure no leaks, and no drops on paper, repeat one more time
button it back up and done
1/2 hour job