Fuel filter replacement

Tiny
TRISHALYNN1969
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  • 2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 6 CYL
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  • AUTOMATIC
  • 103,000 MILES
My Malibu will turn over and it sounds like It's trying to get fuel but isn't. I'm thinking, actually hoping, that all I need to do is change the fuel filter because it has been quite a while since it has been changed (at the garage). I have never attempted to change it myself because it doesn't look as easy as it use to be to change them many years ago. I know it is located behind the gas tank. How easy is it to change and how do I accomplish this task?
Sunday, April 6th, 2008 AT 10:54 PM

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Tiny
DENNYP
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Hello,

Here is a guide to help walk you through the steps and the location of the fuel filter for your car in the diagrams below.

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

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Monday, April 7th, 2008 AT 9:47 PM
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DAMAN77
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Brakes problem
2001 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Ok my brakes have been skeaking alot lately and I am going to change them but I dont know how how easy is it to change them and how do I do it.

Also I also need to change my fuel filter where is it located at becuase I need to know if I can replace it myself but if its in the tank no way I can do it
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi there,

To find your fuel filter, follow the fuel lines starting from the tank; the filter is probably installed in line with the fuel line.
Make sure you relieve the fuel pressure before you remove the filter. Also make sure you install the new filter with the flow arrow pointing toward the engine.

As far as the brakes, i'm thinking you have disc brakes. They're easy to replace: jack up the car, remove the tire, loosen the bolts on the caliper and remove the top one; remove the pads, push the piston back in the caliper with a screw driver or a C clamp, install new pads, put bolt back on there and tighten them, put tire back. Last but not least: press on the brake pedal a few times until the pedal feels 'normal'.

Anyway, I strongly suggest you buy a manual (haynes/chilton). Eventhough both jobs are not difficult, a manual will help you a lot.
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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NIKITHA
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Would like to know where the fuel filter is located. Its not getting gas
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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MIKE H R
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The fuel filter is behind the seating area under the car and is in line and in front of the fuel tank and is mounted onto the chassis.
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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MAMAVIVIANP
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1998 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Automatic 185, 00 miles

Where is the fuel filter located on this model?
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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RHALL77
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It should be located on the back side of the fuel tank
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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STAISL
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I believe the feul filter is located under the car, on one of the sides. An exact location would allow me to not jack the car up more than once.

My car acted like it rand out of gas, but did not. My first thought is to change the feul filter. The relay to the fuel pump is good, therefore if it isn't the filter, are we talking the feul pump from there. Thanks.
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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KAITIEDOODLE
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I just had the exact same problem with my 2000 malibu and it was the wiring harness to the fuel pump that was bad, the relay switch was fine on mine also. My son works at a local car dealership and one of the mechanics told him malibus are famous for the wiring harness going, it was a simple fix, it is located on top of the gas tank
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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JAZZIEJAT
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Engine Performance problem
2003 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl 89000 miles

where is the fuel filter located
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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IMPALASS
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Hello

The fuel filter is located on the cross member just forward of the fuel tank. item 2 on the pic


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/248015_1_72.jpg

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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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WINMAN
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I changed the filter and now the car wont start.
Is there a fuel safety switch on this model, and where is the relief vavle on the fuel block. Pictures please.
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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DENNYP
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First make sure the fuel filter is installed the proper direction. If so, just cycle the key off to on 4 or 5 times, then try to start the engine.
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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MOMMYRULZ
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I need to know where the fuel filter is on a Chevy Malibu Classic. One guys says in the tank another said in-line just front of the tank behind the heat sheild
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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BRIAN 1
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This one is in-line and behind the gas tank.
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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MARTINGOLDSMITH
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ON the gas tank in front center, I just replaced one. About an hour to take off. Marty
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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BUCSFAN5
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I'm changing my fuel filter & I'm almost certain I've located it
IM having trouble figuring out how2manuevier my tiny hands to get it out.I was told frm an auto part store tht I wuldnt need tools but a fuel disconnect tool but I think I need more than tht. What's the best & easiest way4me to do this job & to show the boys tht r underestimating me tht I can do it hahahaha
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
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The green and blue connectors have to be unclipped and pushed away from the line to release the line from the filter,

Roy
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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OK wuld it b red & blue maybe
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019 AT 6:12 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Could bbe
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