Fuel Filter Replacement?

Ryan24 · 07-23-2002, 01:23 AM

Is there anyone who has a service manual who would like to post the instructions on how to change the fuel filter
Or anyone who has experience with this would like to tell me their steps that they use?
Gonna try this for the first time, I've changed them on my old Blazer but I want to make sure I don't skip a step on the Subaru

Thanks,
Ryan

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vvk · 07-23-2002, 08:16 AM

Do a search on this forum and you'll find many postings detailing fuel filter replacement.

Ryan24 · 07-23-2002, 09:46 AM

I already tried that, didn't help out that much
Maybe I'll try expanding the search date to 6mo-1yr
Thanks

BMW Man in 2.5RS · 07-24-2002, 02:15 AM

i did mine the other day its pretty easy. The filter is located on the drivers side right on top. Unclip the filter bracket and release the hose clamps. The hose will spit a little fuel out when you pull them off. Just put the hoses back where they are supposed to be and clip the filter back in. Dont forget the stock rubber piece or else the filter wont be gripped. If you have any questions PM or e mail me...Joe

Albert · 07-24-2002, 03:13 AM

If you have never done a FI fuel filter replacement I suggest:

-Do it when the engine is bone cold (the pressure in the line will also be lower by the time the engine gets cold).
-Disconnect the battery.
-Have rag available to catch and/or deflect fuel spray.
-Don't get fuel on the paint.
-Use common sense when dealing with combustibles.

subarurabbit · 07-24-2002, 04:20 PM

also open your gas cap to relieve pressure.

Ryan24 · 07-24-2002, 10:13 PM

Hey thanks guys, I think I'll try it this weekend
Common sense huh...you mean don't smoke a cigarette while doing this

ciper · 07-24-2002, 10:31 PM

I dont think you need to remove the gas cap. If anything there would be a slight vacum in the tank. Any pressure is removed by the evaporative system and placed into the charcoal to be burned at the next start.

I suggest having a little motor oil or wd40 handy. The tubes can be a bitch to get on the new filter without a little lube.

WRXpkr · 08-07-2002, 10:59 AM

So, has anyone replaced the filter with anything aftermarket? somthing smaller or inline that i could just replace the element in?
I needa spot for my greddy oil catch tank...
Trent

07-23-2002, 01:23 AM	#1
Ryan24 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 451 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Puyallup, Wa. Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5RS 2008 Legacy GT Limited	Fuel Filter Replacement? Is there anyone who has a service manual who would like to post the instructions on how to change the fuel filter Or anyone who has experience with this would like to tell me their steps that they use? Gonna try this for the first time, I've changed them on my old Blazer but I want to make sure I don't skip a step on the Subaru Thanks, Ryan * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-23-2002, 08:16 AM	#2
vvk Scooby Newbie Member#: 6436 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Holland, PA Vehicle: 1998 Impreza 2.5RS BDP	search Do a search on this forum and you'll find many postings detailing fuel filter replacement.

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07-23-2002, 09:46 AM	#3
Ryan24 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 451 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Puyallup, Wa. Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5RS 2008 Legacy GT Limited	I already tried that, didn't help out that much Maybe I'll try expanding the search date to 6mo-1yr Thanks

07-24-2002, 02:15 AM	#4
BMW Man in 2.5RS Scooby Newbie Member#: 4162 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Clemson U for Now But im from Baltimore MD Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5RS Silver	i did mine the other day its pretty easy. The filter is located on the drivers side right on top. Unclip the filter bracket and release the hose clamps. The hose will spit a little fuel out when you pull them off. Just put the hoses back where they are supposed to be and clip the filter back in. Dont forget the stock rubber piece or else the filter wont be gripped. If you have any questions PM or e mail me...Joe

07-24-2002, 03:13 AM	#5
Albert Scooby Specialist Member#: 3288 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Diego, CA. USA Vehicle: 1998 Impreza 2.5RS Rally Blue Pearl	If you have never done a FI fuel filter replacement I suggest: -Do it when the engine is bone cold (the pressure in the line will also be lower by the time the engine gets cold). -Disconnect the battery. -Have rag available to catch and/or deflect fuel spray. -Don't get fuel on the paint. -Use common sense when dealing with combustibles.

07-24-2002, 04:20 PM	#6
subarurabbit Scooby Guru Member#: 4083 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Reading, MA Vehicle: 2006 OBS SE regal blue	also open your gas cap to relieve pressure.

07-24-2002, 10:13 PM	#7
Ryan24 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 451 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Puyallup, Wa. Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5RS 2008 Legacy GT Limited	Hey thanks guys, I think I'll try it this weekend Common sense huh...you mean don't smoke a cigarette while doing this

07-24-2002, 10:31 PM	#8
ciper Scooby Guru Member#: 15543 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: san francisco, ca Vehicle: 90BJ Legacy LS ABS AWD 946 Rio Red Jpn built	I dont think you need to remove the gas cap. If anything there would be a slight vacum in the tank. Any pressure is removed by the evaporative system and placed into the charcoal to be burned at the next start. I suggest having a little motor oil or wd40 handy. The tubes can be a bitch to get on the new filter without a little lube.

08-07-2002, 10:59 AM	#9
WRXpkr Scooby Specialist Member#: 13607 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Dekalb, Il. Vehicle: 82 Suzuki GS 1100E Gold-ish	So, has anyone replaced the filter with anything aftermarket? somthing smaller or inline that i could just replace the element in? I needa spot for my greddy oil catch tank... Trent