i searched for an online honda prelude manual pdf. but i can't find one anywhere.
can someone tell me how to change my fuel filter step by step? i'm about to return the filter i bought from advance auto and take it to pepboys or something. help me please
ludin

 

It's easy.

Just disconnect the 2 hoses, replace filter and reconnect.

You might have to undo the mounting bracket to get the filter out.

It also helps if you have a set of crows feet.

 

dont you have to disconnect the negative battery terminal and open up the gas tank to release pressure? what else do you need to look out for? help please

 

do yourself a favor and buy a manual of somesort instead of expecting someone to hold your hand and waste time typing everything out when it can easily be found in the manual.

 

^^^ Nicely said; however, I think that he came to the right place. I do believe you have to release the fuel pressure - don't want it to spray in your face right? - and disconnect the battery cable(negative). He came here as a caution to himself - i think it was a wise decision.

 

I guess someone should tell you to relieve fuel pressure....but hey, a little gasoline never killed anyone right? RIGHT?!?.....

 

Thanks for you help. i thought forums were about people with the same interest sharing information.

the only thing i'm concerned about is releasing the fuel pressure. i know opening the gas tank will release pressure but is their something else i should close off or release? i'm going to attempt to change the fuel filter tomorrow. again thanks for your help guys

 

open the gas cap should release a good bit of pressure,

 

Opening the tank relieves pressure in the tank.

To relieve fuel pressure after the pump, you need to remove a hose somewhere around the fuel rail. Actuall, i think my haynes manual says to unbolt/srew the top of the fuel filter, and since you'll be doing that anyway, you can kill 2 birds w/ 1 stone. BUT, have a thick rag nearby to catch the fuel coming out...its not really a spray to worry about, but more of a leak.

And, if you undo the bottom of the filter from the bottom of the car--wear glasses! no matter how gay they look.

btw, get one of those cool bendable magnets...those can save A LOT of time when you drop something in the engine compartment!

 

for you guys saying it is easy.....try doing it in a 5th gen.

 

no need to relieve fuel pressure, its not much pressure to begin with, and by the time u unscrew the banjo bolt or the flare nut, the pressure will be long gone.

changing the fuel filter is stirahgt forward however. just locate your fule filter, undo the top banjo bolt, usually a 17mm, then undo the lower flared nut, usually a 14mm flare, makesure u use a flare nut wrench, if you dont theres a great chance your gonna **** that nut up. then unbolt the filter from the bracket and replace in reverse.

 

No ****** doubt. If you don't have crows feet you might as well forget about the ****. Honda quoted me 70-85 bucks to do it. I wouldn't hesitate one bit to pawn it on someone else!

 

Thanks everyone, the fuel filter is changed. and they live happily ever after.

To Be Continued...

 

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you can say that **** again, it took me almost 2 hours to get it out. I hate crowsfeet.

 

I tried to changed it, and I was defeated. I couldn't disconnect the fuel line beneath the filter. As all mentioned, the crows foot is a necessity (for the 5th gen). I will try again when I rent a crows foot.

I think the engineers put the filter in a weird location for a reason. I think so most would take it to the dealership.