fuel filter change

1996 VOLVO 960
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GINNYUNDERWOO
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How do you change the fuel filter on this car?
Jul 9, 2010 at 7:55 AM
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Hello,

The fuel filter is located under the car near the rear of the car. You will need to jack the car up safely here is a guide to help you with that.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

This next guide will give you an idea of what you are in for when changing the fuel filter.

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

Here is a video to help you remove the lines from the filter even though it is a ford they are the same connectors.

https://youtu.be/Boi0DPXVHbM

Removal
Remove fuel filter from hose.
Slacken off quick-release connectors from fuel filter using an 17 mm open wrench.
Remove Torx 25.
Open the hose clamp.
Pull out fuel filter to the right.

Check out the diagrams (Below)

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
Dec 1, 2017 at 12:51 PM
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1994 Volvo 960 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 230000 miles
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Is there a fuel filter at the top of the tank &/or Is there one in the tank ?
Dec 1, 2017 at 12:51 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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Hi,

Fuel filter is located under right, rear of vehicle, in front of axle.

There are 2 fuel pumps however, one inside tank.
Dec 1, 2017 at 12:51 PM (Merged)
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