replacing the fuel filter?

2007 CHEVROLET COBALT
279,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WHITNEY WYATT
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Changed the fuel filter and now it's sucking gas. I went 10 miles and used a eighth of a tank. What could be wrong. Can't find a leak.
Mar 9, 2020 at 3:58 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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I attached the procedure for you for the replacement.

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

I would have someone check the filter while the engine is running to be sure there is no leak.

Roy

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. See: Fuel Pressure Release > Procedures > Fuel Pressure Relief
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the fuel filter bracket bolt (1).


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5. Disconnect the fuel filter from the engine fuel feed pipe (1).


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6. Tilt the fuel filter downward and drain off the fuel into an approved fuel container.
7. Disconnect the fuel tank feed and return hose fittings from the fuel filter.
8. Drain any remaining fuel into an approved fuel container.
9. Discard the fuel filter into an approved container.
Jan 7, 2021 at 4:10 PM
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DONSON
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i cant seem to get the metal line off of the fuel filter i can get the 2 that are clip on but not the metal could you please help me
Jan 15, 2021 at 12:29 PM (Merged)
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SATURNTECH9
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[quote:ec75b27648="donson"]2007 Chevy Cobalt 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 71000 miles

i cant seem to get the metal line off of the fuel filter i can get the 2 that are clip on but not the metal could you please help me[/quote:ec75b27648]
u will need a gm fuel release tool they have them at the auto parts stores there double side and have a plier action one side does pressure which is the side u need and the other side does return line release.all u do is push the filter towards the line and push that tool in and it will relase.to put the new filter in u wont need the tool it just snaps in.just tell them at the auto parts store u need a gm pressure line fuel release tool.let me know how it goes.
Jan 15, 2021 at 12:29 PM (Merged)