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fuel filter location 03 Sunfire
Wednesday, May 11, 2005 11:12 PM
Where's fuel filter located on 03 Sunfire?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thnX

Re: fuel filter location 03 Sunfire
Sunday, May 22, 2005 8:43 PM
Changing it already?


My Car
Re: fuel filter location 03 Sunfire
Tuesday, May 24, 2005 7:51 PM
look under your car right behind the frame pieces in the rear of the vehicle


i would tell u the correct name for that piece but my mind isnt working today



Re: fuel filter location 03 Sunfire
Thursday, May 26, 2005 11:36 PM
yeah, changing this motherfunker already
I found it right under the rear piece of frame
couldn't figure out how to take of the funking green plastic thing, yeah took me a while to manage that I had to push it up and then take the fuel filter out.
Anyway thnX to all!
Re: fuel filter location 03 Sunfire
Friday, May 27, 2005 6:47 PM
FYI
Authentic Technical Service Information from
2003 service manual J-body, Cavalier & Sunfire
Volume 1
Section 6, engine controls - 2.2L (L61)
Page 592

Fuel Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure
Important: There is no service interval for fuel filter replacement. Only replace the fuel filter if the filter is restricted. Inspect the fuel tank internally and clean the fuel tank if you find a restricted fuel filter.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure
2. Raise the vehicle
3. Disconnect the fuel filter fitting using a back-up wrench
4. Disconnect the quick connect fitting from the fuel filter
5. remove the fuel filter.

Installation Procedure

1. Remove the protective caps from the new fuel filter
2. Install the fuel filter in the same position as the old fuel filter.
3. Connect the fuel filter quick connect fitting
4. Connect the fuel filter using a back-up wrench
Tighten
tighten the fuel filter fitting to 27N.m (20 lb ft)
5. Lower the vehicle
6. Connect the negative battery cable
7. inspect for fuel leaks using the following procedure
7.1 Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds
7.2 Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds
7.3 Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF
7.4 Inspect for fuel leaks


The fuel filter is located under the car in front of the fuel tank beside the EVAP canister.
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