Like I have been saying, I like to get all new to me used vehicles to a point where I know all the fluids and filters are at the same point, new, and then monitor from there. In another thread, I did my fluids. My fuel and air filter came today from RA. Now I have to get back under that rig. From what I can see on You Tube, the fuel filter is mounted near the fuel tank. Has the squeeze disconnects that can be a pain after being exposed for lots of miles and temps. Thankfully, this rig has spent its life in Oregon where we do not use salt on the roads. I also see that the filter carrier is made of plastic and has a Phillips head screw that squeezes the strap around the filter.
Hopefully the screw just comes right out but will have a couple very large zip ties available if needed. IMO, the in and out spouts should be a different size so as not to confuse but the OUT spout is marked. I will not mix up. I noticed that the you tube guys said to run engine, pull the fuel pump relay and let die and then remove the fuel fill cap and then the pressure would be relieved. Both instances, they removed the line(s) at the filter and fuel went everywhere. All good, I will be prepared.
I will be cleaning the MAF sensor when doing the air filter as well. I have no running problems, just something to do while I have it apart.
So, knowing all this, is there any words of wisdom to share out there. From what I saw, it looks like the best access to the fuel filter is just get the left rear up in the air and there it is, correct? Any info help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Hopefully the screw just comes right out but will have a couple very large zip ties available if needed. IMO, the in and out spouts should be a different size so as not to confuse but the OUT spout is marked. I will not mix up. I noticed that the you tube guys said to run engine, pull the fuel pump relay and let die and then remove the fuel fill cap and then the pressure would be relieved. Both instances, they removed the line(s) at the filter and fuel went everywhere. All good, I will be prepared.
I will be cleaning the MAF sensor when doing the air filter as well. I have no running problems, just something to do while I have it apart.
So, knowing all this, is there any words of wisdom to share out there. From what I saw, it looks like the best access to the fuel filter is just get the left rear up in the air and there it is, correct? Any info help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.