Replacing fuel filter

Tiny
AZDANNO04
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  • 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • 120,500 MILES
This is the first time replacing the fuel filter since I got the vehicle when it was 114,000 now has 120,500. I've checked the rest of the vehicle noticed movement on the pulley for the serpentine belt and probably the tensioner as well. But I need the fuel filter and belt pulley and tensioner replacement.
Sunday, February 27th, 2022 AT 9:48 PM

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Tiny
STEVE W.
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That car can have two different fuel filters depending on the option. One is option NT7 Federal Emission System, on it there is a filter inline that can be changed. Those are the first two pics. The other option is NU6 California Emission System and changing that filter requires the fuel tank to be drained and removed so you can replace the entire filter and pump assembly. The first one isn't bad to change but unless you are actually having a problem with the fuel system I wouldn't go after the other one just to do it. Give it a bit and the pump will likely fail and do it all then.
To tell which version you have is easy. Look at the emissions label under the hood. It will say either Federal or California Emissions.
On the Federal one replacement is started by raising the car and finding the filter, then removing the fuel pump fuse and starting the car, once it shuts off the pressure should be gone. Then using the quick release tool to remove the lines and the filter. Install the new one and plug the lines on,

For the belt parts this site likes to keep things separated to make them easier to find in search. Please use the same ask a? Button to ask about the belt and tensioner. Thank you.
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Monday, February 28th, 2022 AT 5:58 AM
Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I attached the procedure for you below for the fuel filter replacement.

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

Let me know if you have any other questions

Roy
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Monday, February 28th, 2022 AT 6:13 AM

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