Wednesday, September 14, 2011

How do you change the fuel filter on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville ssei?

I need to change the fuel filter and I would like to do it myself. Is it possible or is it simple? What tools do I need? How do I change it? Thank you all for answers in advance.How do you change the fuel filter on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville ssei?On that model it is under your driver side rear wheel. It's pretty easy to change if your not in a cold climate. Make sure you use wd-40 and soak it the night before so it comes of easy. Make sure you don't strip the fuel line while taking the filter out. It might be easier to have someone else do it for you if you live in a cold climate area. They run about 30 dollars at a parts store so they are pretty cheap. If you need step by step details go to this website and go to the drivetrain section. www.regalgs.orgHow do you change the fuel filter on 2000 Pontiac Bonneville ssei?If the filter is under the hood you can do the job yourself.

Disconnect the + cable from the battery.

Wear safety glasses.

Wipe the old filter and the fuel lines around it to remove any dirt etc.

Have a few rags available for some spillage. With the car off the fuel line is not under pressure. You will need at least 2 wrenches to loosen the flare nuts leading %26quot;in%26quot; and %26quot;out%26quot; of the filter.

Loosen and remove both fuel lines.

The fuel filter may be held in place as well with a clamp and you will need to remove the filter form this %26quot;holder%26quot;.



If possible depending on how the holder is designed it may be easier to reconnect the new filter and it's fuel lines before re-installing it into the holder. Be mindful of he new gaskets that may be included with the ne filter and be sure that the old gaskets are not still in place on the end of the fuel lines.



Re-install, tighten up, and double check your work.

Wipe up any mess possible left over from the fuel, allow it to sit a few minutes before connecting the battery back up.



Check work again, test start the car by turning the key on, wit 5 seconds to allow the fuel pump in the gas tank to apply fuel pressure then engage the starter.

It may not catch right away as the inside of the new filter is dry so you may have to repeat the previous starting step.



If you have any doubts, hit the local library and photocopy a page from a repair manual for you car regarding fuel filter replacement.



Good luck and no smoking during this job. :)

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