SL2 Fuel Filter

thrax · 07-03-2005, 12:09 PM

Ok. So I'm a total moron. I think I know where the fuel filter is, but have absolutely no idea what it looks like. Can anyone help me? And if it's not too much to ask, how about some instructions on how to change it out?

Thanks

the_new_raceman · 07-03-2005, 12:44 PM

Well its just under and back from the drivers seat. Its a small cylinder with 2 lines in/out of it. Just pry off(but dont break) the lil clips on the lines. Make sure you relieve the fuel pressure by pulling the fuel pump fuse and letting the car run till it dies BEFORE you remove the lines...it makes for a bad day with fuel in your eyes. Pull off the old filter and replace with new. Put the fuse back in and turn the key to the spot BEFORE start...ACC. You should hear the pump prime and re pressurize. It might take a couple starting attempts to get her to go.

thrax · 07-03-2005, 12:54 PM

Hey Thanks!!

I've been searching the net for the last couple hours trying to get that information. I'm glad I found this forum. I'll probably be here for a while.

Thanks again for the info.

wolfman · 07-03-2005, 08:00 PM

91'-97' fuel filters are on the drivers side, below the brake booster, down low where the firewall meets the space frame rail. Silver/gold can looking thing about 4 inches long by 2.5 inches in diameter with a fuel line running in one side and out the other. Remove the driver's side wheel and plastic splash guard for easier access.

98'-02' fuel filters are back by the gas tank. Driver's side mounted to the inside of the frame. Similiar in appreance, but have THREE lines going into/out of it.

the_new_raceman · 07-03-2005, 08:14 PM

Crap i thought it'd be in the same place as my 98 sc2...sorry

twosaturns · 07-03-2005, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrax

Ok. So I'm a total moron. I think I know where the fuel filter is, but have absolutely no idea what it looks like. Can anyone help me? And if it's not too much to ask, how about some instructions on how to change it out?

Thanks

hey I like your ID- look out for osmosis jones! in your member info, put down what car you have- helps us w/ giving info. the filter chage is real easy. just make sure you get the little plastic tool that is supposed to come with it. I thought it was the coolest little setup.

the_new_raceman · 07-04-2005, 03:59 PM

...i hated the setup

Shinner · 07-04-2005, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by the_new_raceman

Make sure you relieve the fuel pressure by pulling the fuel pump fuse and letting the car run till it dies BEFORE you remove the lines...

No relief valve on the fuel rail? I've never looked....might be time to change the fuel filter.

the_new_raceman · 07-04-2005, 11:23 PM

I think there is...im not at home and my book is 5 hours away...ill look when i get home tomorrow night and post if someone doesnt beat me to it. But the way i told is part of the fuel relief process...clears the fuel out of the lines so you dont take a fuel shower.

Shinner · 07-05-2005, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_new_raceman

I think there is...im not at home and my book is 5 hours away...ill look when i get home tomorrow night and post if someone doesnt beat me to it. But the way i told is part of the fuel relief process...clears the fuel out of the lines so you dont take a fuel shower.

checked in my Haynes manual...there is, though like you said, pulling the fuel pump fuse is part of the procedure.

the_new_raceman · 07-06-2005, 12:07 AM

Knew it LOL so where is the valve and how do you relieve the pressure.

Shinner · 07-06-2005, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by the_new_raceman

Knew it LOL so where is the valve and how do you relieve the pressure.

on the fuel rail...I had a quick look but my wife only just had gotten home so the engine bay was pretty hot. Looked like it might be on the right end (driver's side of the car)

bigc791 · 07-06-2005, 12:52 AM

pull the fuel pump relay and run the car til it dies u will relive the pressure and not get gas all over
Carmen

the_new_raceman · 07-06-2005, 10:05 AM

^^^i already posted that...i meant from the valve,^^^

cris_thomas · 07-07-2005, 03:50 PM

Step by step instrcutions with pictures for the 98-02 fuel filter are posted here

http://www.cristhomas.com/cars/FuelF...lterHowTo.html

Shinner · 07-07-2005, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cris_thomas

Step by step instrcutions with pictures for the 98-02 fuel filter are posted here

http://www.cristhomas.com/cars/FuelF...lterHowTo.html

Nice writeup Chris....only thing I would add is to throw a couple of cinder blocks or 4x4s under the body/frame in case either the jack or stands slip.

Didn't realize the filter is good for 100K...think I can put off changing the one in my wife's car for a while...she's got about 78K on it I think.

07-03-2005, 12:09 PM	#1
thrax New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2	SL2 Fuel Filter Ok. So I'm a total moron. I think I know where the fuel filter is, but have absolutely no idea what it looks like. Can anyone help me? And if it's not too much to ask, how about some instructions on how to change it out? Thanks

07-03-2005, 12:44 PM	#2
the_new_raceman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Barrie, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,114 the_new_raceman's Photos 1998 SC2	Re: SL2 Fuel Filter Well its just under and back from the drivers seat. Its a small cylinder with 2 lines in/out of it. Just pry off(but dont break) the lil clips on the lines. Make sure you relieve the fuel pressure by pulling the fuel pump fuse and letting the car run till it dies BEFORE you remove the lines...it makes for a bad day with fuel in your eyes. Pull off the old filter and replace with new. Put the fuse back in and turn the key to the spot BEFORE start...ACC. You should hear the pump prime and re pressurize. It might take a couple starting attempts to get her to go. ... If you dont like the tires ur on...change em...now how does that apply to life??? think about it.

07-03-2005, 12:54 PM	#3
thrax New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2	Re: SL2 Fuel Filter Hey Thanks!! I've been searching the net for the last couple hours trying to get that information. I'm glad I found this forum. I'll probably be here for a while. Thanks again for the info.

07-03-2005, 08:00 PM	#4
wolfman Super Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 12,066 wolfman's Photos	Re: SL2 Fuel Filter 91'-97' fuel filters are on the drivers side, below the brake booster, down low where the firewall meets the space frame rail. Silver/gold can looking thing about 4 inches long by 2.5 inches in diameter with a fuel line running in one side and out the other. Remove the driver's side wheel and plastic splash guard for easier access. 98'-02' fuel filters are back by the gas tank. Driver's side mounted to the inside of the frame. Similiar in appreance, but have THREE lines going into/out of it. ... Old Saturns never die, people KILL them, so check your damn oil! "Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth." Albert Einstein

07-03-2005, 08:14 PM	#5
the_new_raceman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Barrie, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,114 the_new_raceman's Photos 1998 SC2	Re: SL2 Fuel Filter Crap i thought it'd be in the same place as my 98 sc2...sorry ... If you dont like the tires ur on...change em...now how does that apply to life??? think about it.

07-04-2005, 03:59 PM	#7
the_new_raceman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Barrie, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,114 the_new_raceman's Photos 1998 SC2	Re: SL2 Fuel Filter ...i hated the setup ... If you dont like the tires ur on...change em...now how does that apply to life??? think about it.

07-04-2005, 11:23 PM	#9
the_new_raceman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Barrie, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,114 the_new_raceman's Photos 1998 SC2	Re: SL2 Fuel Filter I think there is...im not at home and my book is 5 hours away...ill look when i get home tomorrow night and post if someone doesnt beat me to it. But the way i told is part of the fuel relief process...clears the fuel out of the lines so you dont take a fuel shower. ... If you dont like the tires ur on...change em...now how does that apply to life??? think about it.

07-06-2005, 12:07 AM	#11
the_new_raceman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Barrie, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,114 the_new_raceman's Photos 1998 SC2	Re: SL2 Fuel Filter Knew it LOL so where is the valve and how do you relieve the pressure. ... If you dont like the tires ur on...change em...now how does that apply to life??? think about it.

07-06-2005, 12:52 AM	#13
bigc791 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Appleton Wi Posts: 728 1994 SL1	Re: SL2 Fuel Filter pull the fuel pump relay and run the car til it dies u will relive the pressure and not get gas all over Carmen ... 1998 2.4L swapped Plymouth neon is my ride.

07-06-2005, 10:05 AM	#14
the_new_raceman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Barrie, Ontario Canada Posts: 1,114 the_new_raceman's Photos 1998 SC2	Re: SL2 Fuel Filter ^^^i already posted that...i meant from the valve,^^^ ... If you dont like the tires ur on...change em...now how does that apply to life??? think about it.

07-07-2005, 03:50 PM	#15
cris_thomas Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 534 cris_thomas's Photos 2001 SC2 1995 SC2	Re: SL2 Fuel Filter Step by step instrcutions with pictures for the 98-02 fuel filter are posted here http://www.cristhomas.com/cars/FuelF...lterHowTo.html ... - Cris Thomas SPOC New England http://www.spocne.org

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