How do you replace the fuel filter located on a 1994 Isuzu Rodeo?

Answer 1

The main fuel filter is located under the vehicle. On the drivers side about mid-point. It is mounted on the frame of the car. It is held in place with a strap mounted to the frame. It is a small cylinder with two hoses on either end. A single bolt holds the fuel filter to the frame. loosen this bolt first. Then there is a fuel hose/line on either end of the filter , uncalmp these hoses using a set of pliers, then remove the hoses from either end of the filter. Warning!!!!! There is lot of pressure in these fuel lines the gasoline tends to spill everywhere watch your face and eyes and be prepared to crimp or plug the fuel lines as soon as they are off the filter as fuel will continue to flow frely once the hoses are removed. Remove filter from tensioner strap. Replace with new filter observing the directional arrows stamped or painted onto the new filter, to insure proper directional flow of fuel to motor. Re-attach the fuel lines, and re-clamp tightly. Note: consider replacing fuel hose/line if the line seems worn or degraded as well as using "worm" clamps as opposed to OEM for tighter more snug clamp. To make this repair safer, always DEpressurize fuel lines. First you remove the fuel pump fuse (on my '92 Rodeo, it's in the black box on the passenger fender)- then start the engine and run to use gas out of lines. You may still get a little fuel dribble, but no spraying gas all over. After replacing filter, replace fuel pump fuse and turn key on a few seconds for fuel pump to refill lines. Then crank engine and check for leaks around fuel filter connections.