fuel filter location

The fuel filter is in the tank here is a guide to help you see what you need to do to change it out with diagrams below to show you on your car.

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Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

what do i do after I change the fuel filter to get car running again

Nothing, it will start right up after a short crank if there are no other problems. If it doesn't, it has other issues.

How do you take off the fuel filter cover? I unloosen the gas line and the bracket screw, but it still won't come down.

that is all part of the pump module assy. and the tank has to beremoved to get that best to leave alone.

IM trying to change the fuel filter on my 04 Malibu but want2make sure IM @the right spotoh & i want 2make sure i pull the right fuse

back by the fuel tank in the front.
compare the new filter to the old one to be sure.

Roy

Okay, so if where I'm looking would it be behind the tank? do i have to move the gas tank it kind of looked like i may or it would be easier.

no, it is in front of the tank. no, you do not move the tank, it is tight, just take your time.

Roy

OK well Ima tiny gal so my hands should fit. what about the fuel fuse? i only c a fuse4 "injury" is thy the fuse i pull?

I was having problems with the engine surging during acceleration and loss of power. I suspected the fuel filter and replaced that.
Now the car will not start at all. It'll turn over, but there is no fuel pressure. Roommate listened for whirring from the fuel pump and he can hear it running. I disconnected the fuel filter to make sure nothing is blocking it.
Any ideas on what could be wrong?

is the security light blinking. if it is turn the key off for 10 seconds. crank the start real quick and see if the light starts to blink. when it does leave the key on and wait for the light to go out. about 10-30 min. when it does go out, turn the key off for 10 seconds, then try to start it.

it should be marked fuel pump.

Roy

hmm okay.

please forgive me for bugging you some more.. now I'm looking at the fuse box diagram and it is not labeled. i promise i did not see fuel pump. Everything but fuel pump.

I've bought the fuel filter and the little tool to make replacing it easier. Just can't seem to figure out how to get the filter off. Do I have to remove the gas tank to get to it?

Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Disconnect the quick-connect fitting at the inlet of the fuel filter. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar).
Disconnect the threaded fitting at the outlet of the fuel filter.
Drain any remaining fuel into an approved gasoline container.

You will need a 13/16 open end wrench, a 5/8 line wrench and a good pair of pliers.

Roy

Car has been trouble free until now. All of a sudden the car will not start. I try one time and does not start, turn the key off, try again and it starts right up. I know the fuel filter has never been changed so I thought I would start there. Any other suggestions.
Thanks in advance
John

YES that would be a good place to start, after that let me know how it goes.

if still does it post back and we will go through some checks.

2003 Chevy Malibu 143000 miles

I need to know how to get the clamp off of the fuel line side of the filter, that is without breaking it off? I can get it open, but can't figure out how to get it off.

You have to use a back-up wrench to remove fuel line from filter. Then disconnect quick-connect fitting from filter and remove fuel filter from mounting bracket.






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2002 Chevy Malibu hesitation on acceleration. I have replaced the fuel filter also ran two tanks of gas with fuel injector cleaner.

Hi there,

I would first do a scan to check for any unresolved fault codes, not all faults will trip a MIL.

mark (mhpautos)

ran car out of gas, replaced dirty fuel filter and car still wont start

Have you checked to see if the fuel pump pressure is within spec? I have seen many go bad when a car is run out of gas.

what are the symptons when your fuel filter needs replacement

Poor performance or loss of power
slow to rev or decrease in RPMs
Low fuel pressure

Check the plugs and see what color they are. They should be tan/brown if the engine is running well, black if it is too rich, and , what you will be looking for if the fuel filter is very clogged, white.

The best way to determine is to run a fuel pressure test. But that is often just as time consuming as replacing a filter in most cars.

Engine Performance problem
2000 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Automatic

i wanted to know how do i know the fuel filter is completely depressurized i removed the relay and it stalled out but the instructions said to crank it again for 3 sec but my car wont crank again is it already good to work on

All you need to do is crank it while you are removing the relay. Once it stalls out, there's no more pressure in the fuel lines. (But there is still fuel, so be careful)