Fuel Filter
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Fuel Filter
Well, I've started a tune up on my 94' 4x4 with the I-6. I've replaced the spark plugs, wires, distributor cap, and rotary button. I'm putting a K&N air filter in it later this week. I'm going to replace the fuel filter soon, but don't know what I'm doing really.
How do I need to decompress the fuel lines. I've read somewhere about letting the truck run and pulling a fuse until is shuts off or something about a decompression switch somewhere. Which one should I do? Also what kind of tool am I going to need to get the line off the filter. I don't see any kind of clamp like I've read about. I'm not real mechanically inclined, but I'm working on it! Thanks I'll post some pics of the truck soon.
How do I need to decompress the fuel lines. I've read somewhere about letting the truck run and pulling a fuse until is shuts off or something about a decompression switch somewhere. Which one should I do? Also what kind of tool am I going to need to get the line off the filter. I don't see any kind of clamp like I've read about. I'm not real mechanically inclined, but I'm working on it! Thanks I'll post some pics of the truck soon.
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From: ohio
Its fairly easy to change without tools, I would relieve the pressure at the fuel rail. Theres a small thing that looks like a valve stem for a tire. Take a small screwdriver and push in the center while watchin for spray in ur face. Once u get no pressure climb under and pull loose the clamp that holds the filter in place. I use a small screwdriver to release the clips and then it just slides out. U will get stinky like gas doing this but its not too hard
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Do not use a screwdriver to pry the fittings off the ends of the filter. You will need a tool like this. A'zone, Orielly, or Advance etc should have it.
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The easiest way to depressurize the fuel system is to remove the fuel pump relay and try to start the truck. It will sputter and die, then crank it for a couple of seconds and that should take care of the fuel pressure. That way you don't have to worry about spraying fuel by relieving the pressure at the test port.
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From: ohio
I dont pry apart the filter i pry out the clip, its one side has teeth so i pull out the non toothed part first then carefully press in on the toothed side. I have plenty of pratice doing it this way and dont even break the clip