If you do not have an owner’s manual, try referring to the auto maker’s website. The fuse for the fuel pump is often in the fuse box locating in the interior of the vehicle.

With the fuse removed, the fuel pump will not function when you start the engine. There is still fuel and pressure in the fuel lines running from the rear to the front of the vehicle. Check the auto maker’s website for a fuse diagram if you do not have one.

Although the vehicle will only run briefly, it will still move if left in gear. Be sure the parking brake is engaged if you are in a standard vehicle. The parking brake is optional but advised for automatics.

If the engine turns over but then sputters out, it may not have had sufficient pressure in the lines to force the fuel into the engine. If the engine dies, the fuel pressure will be sufficiently relieved.

Without the fuel pump functioning, the pressure will be relieved in the fuel lines fairly quickly. Allowing the engine to run until it dies may make it difficult to start it again.

Make sure the vehicle is off before replacing the fuse you removed. Do not start the engine again after inserting the fuel pump fuse.

Disconnecting the battery will ensure the engine cannot be started during the remainder of this project. Tuck the negative cable to the side of the battery to ensure it doesn’t accidentally come into contact with its terminal on the battery.

Some vehicles may place the fuel filter in a different location, so refer to your service manual to find out for sure. [10] X Expert Source Ed BeeryAutomotive Specialist Expert Interview. 19 November 2021. You may need to access the fuel filter from inside the cabin of some vehicles.

Once the vehicle is jacked up, place jack stands beneath it before working under the vehicle. Never rely on a jack to support the weight of a vehicle you are beneath while working.

Do not mix the fuel with oil or coolant to be recycled. Gasoline should be held in its own container until it can be dropped off to a recycling location. Be careful of using plastic containers to hold gas, as it may eat through some kinds of plastic and cause a leak.

The clips that hold the fuel filter in place are made of thin plastic and tend to break easily. If you are able to remove them without them breaking, they may be reused. You can purchase replacement fuel filter clips at your local auto parts store.

You should wear eye protection and gloves during this portion of the project to protect you from fuel splatter. Do your best to avoid allowing any gas to pour out onto the ground.

If your filter sits in the bracket differently, you may need to slide it toward the back of the car to remove it. Some fuel filters under the hood may he held in the bracket with a bolt that will need to be removed to slide the filter out.

If the fuel filters do not match, you will need to return the new one for the correct replacement filter. Do not attempt to use a fuel filter for a different application in your vehicle, as it may not be capable of allowing the appropriate volume of fuel to pass through it.

Be careful not to damage the housing of the fuel filter, as that may cause a leak. If you find yourself pushing hard on the filter to make it fit, it is likely not the correct one.

If the plastic clip breaks as you slide it in, do not attempt to drive the vehicle until you replace the broken clip. Make sure the fuel lines are snug on the nozzles of the fuel filter before sliding the clips into place.

Be sure the jack stands are completely out of the way, otherwise they may damage the vehicle if lowered onto them. Once the vehicle is safely on the ground, reconnect the battery to complete the project.