Fuel Filter

[cupdegrove]

I am having problems getting the lower connection off the bottom of the fuel filter how do you do it? it is not a banjo bolt.

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[dreamer2355]

What is the year, make and model?

There is a sticky at the top of this page that asks posters to list all the basic details of your vehicle so we can aid you better.

[college man]

A+ on above post need info C8-)

[cupdegrove]

I am sorry I know better than that, I was a bit flustered.

1998 Acura Integra LS 4 door sedan, B18B1 1.834cc non Vtec, Automatic transmission

[dreamer2355]

I just looked up the replacement procedure on the Chilton’s website. Very straight forward. I would recommend using a flare wrench so you don’t round off the bolts.

http://content.chiltonsonline.com/conte … 941g06.pdf

[hbvx]

^Great picture.

Also, if the bolts are rusted in place it’s okay to use a penetrating oil like PB Blaster, let it soak for a couple minutes and then try it again.

Remember, as you hold stationary the ‘nut’ on the filter itself with one wrench, twist the bottom bolt on the fuel line clockwise IF you reaching downward from the top of the engine OR twist counter-clockwise IF reaching ‘up’ from under the vehicle. Depending on filter location, etc.

[cupdegrove]

Thank you I’ll try this

[cupdegrove]

I tried this and it seems that superman must have tightened it. Will try it again how ever. Thanks for the help

[dreamer2355]

Dont forget to soak the bolts in PB Blast. That is an excellent product.

[EricTheCarGuy]

I hate to break it to you but that’s a ‘lifetime’ filter from the factory, even at the dealer we stopped replacing them years ago. That said I suggest you use a 14mm flare wrench on the fitting because if you strip it “you’ll be in a world of pain Smokey”, on the bottom of the filter there is another ‘nut’ that I often just use my crescent wrench on to hold while I break the fuel line fitting loose.

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