stigaz

planning to replace the fuel filter myself ,but since i dont even know where it is ,i need some help , how to fit , what filter should i get ,a subaru one ?

cheers

stigaz

does anyone know how to fit a fuel filter?

joey_turbo

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its fairly close the the washer tank, looks like black cup with 3 or so pipes coming out of the top.
best to get an original subaru one.

20withascooby

i thought it was on the bottom of the fuel pump ???

joey_turbo

iTrader: (26)

Nope. That is a filter, but not really a replaceable one. Thats also known as the teabag.

stigaz

is it just a case of dissconnecting the old one and putting on the new one,probably use clamps to stop petrol coming out the pipes

joey_turbo

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I'd disconnect the fuel pump plug and let the car use up all the petrol in the lines. Keep it running until it cuts out. That will get rid of most of the petrol int the lines, and you won't need to clamp anything.
Not sure if there is a fuel pump fuse thats easier to get to instead of unplugging the pump, there most probably is, but I don't know where that it.

stigaz

how do i dissconect the fuel pump ,where is the fuel pump , under the back seat?

Davros 1979

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Yeah. Dont worry bout doing that.

Leave the car overnight so the pressure drops and replace the filter. Just have a few rags at hand for when you disconnect.

Done it myself this way and no problems.

bish667

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I left my car at about 9 in the morning, started changing the filter at about 1 in the afternoon and f all petrol came out the pipes, so just a few hours should be long enough for the pressure to drop.
Really easy job, only pain really is getting the fuel pipes on/off.

Tucker82

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just give them a gentle wiggle with a pair of plyers with a cloth so not to damage the hose, breaks the seal easy....

daz1968

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have got to do mine this week, so this info has been useful

Thanks

stigaz

yep, thanks for you help,should i get a fuel filter from subaru or is there a better option?