Fuel filter location

2008 CADILLAC CTS
120,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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BJREED1210
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I can’t find the fuel filter underneath the car on the passenger side in front of the rear wheel where I was told it is located.
Dec 28, 2019 at 10:24 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

It is located in the rear of the car. It is on the right rear just ahead of the wheel along the frame. I attached a picture for you to view. I circled the filter.

Roy

Fuel Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution (See: Fuel > Technician Safety Information > Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution) .

1. Keep a shop cloth and a container ready to capture any spilled fuel.
2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027 - LP1, LY7) (See: Fuel Pressure Release > Procedures > Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) (LY7) VIN 7 W/O Direct Fuel Injection)Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027 - LP1, LY7) (See: Fuel Pressure Release > Procedures > Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) VIN 7 W/O Direct Fuel Injection)Fuel Pressure Relief (With High Pressure Pump - LLT) (See: Fuel Pressure Release > Procedures > Fuel Pressure Relief (With High Pressure Pump (LLT) VIN V W/ Direct Fuel Injection) .
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Vehicle Lifting > Procedures > Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle) .


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4. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting at the fuel filter inlet. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service (See: Fuel Line Coupler > Removal and Replacement > Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service) .
5. Using a primary and back-up wrench, remove the threaded fitting at the fuel filter outlet.
6. Slide the fuel filter rearward from the fuel filter bracket.
7. Remove the fuel pipe O-ring seal.
Discard the O-ring seal if damaged.
8. Drain any remaining fuel into an approved gasoline container.
9. Discard the fuel filter into an approved container.
Dec 28, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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KASEKENNY
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This drawing is not the best, but this appears to where you stated. I would suggest following the fuel lines from the tank up the rail and you will run into the filter.

Let me know what you find.
Dec 28, 2019 at 5:27 PM
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