Fuel Filter Question

[CaptinX]

Where is the fuel filter on a 1994 2 door 2wd exploer????

 

[James909]

On my '92 4 door it's on the driver's side frame rail a little bit forward of the gas tank.

 

[wood1]

If it's in the same place as the 4X4 it's under the driver's feet along the frame.

 

[CaptinX]

ok how do you take it off lol... i got my truck jacked up had all the tools i thought i needed slid under it and took off the clips and then tried to pull the hose off and it wouldnt move i got some vice grips and it wouldnt move it would spin but it wouldnt move back or forth its a rubber hose with a metal fitting over the fuel filter and it feels like it is fixed on there I Really need help lol

 

[James909]

You need a fuel line removal tool. They're like $10 at an auto store. Then you just slide the tool under the fitting to take it off.

 

[CaptinX]

Thank you i wish they would have told me that when i went up there lol

 

[James909]

Most of the tools have 2 different sizes in one tool. But if it doesn't than I think the size you need is 5/16". Also don't forget to relieve the fuel pressure before pulling the filter or you'll be covered in gas.

 

[CaptinX]

ok now you will have to forgive me in not real knowledgeable on fuel systems ... How do you releive the pressure

 

[ParkerRocker]

under the hood is a fuse box, upen it up and in the lid should be a diagram that indicates what each fuse is for. Remove the one for the fuel pump. Then try to start the car a few times (It will NOT start). This will relieve the pressure in the fuel lines.
Be careful when you do this, the first time i did i didnt have anything to catch all the fuel that leaked OUT of the filter once it was loose. Grab a bucket so you don't get soaked.

 

[yellowcat]

the plastic tool works best

keep in mind, if you damage that line you will end up having to replace the whole line. And they are not cheap