How do you change the fuel filter on an RX-7?

How do you change the fuel filter on an RX-7?

Push the fuel lines back onto both sides of the fuel filter. Slide the clamps back over the ends of the fuel lines with the pliers. Position the new fuel filter with bracket back up to the area of the old filter. Line up the bracket holes and screw the two mounting bolts back through the fuel filter bracket.

How do you replace fuel filter in Mazda?

Mazda unbelievably hid the fuel filter between the car body and the differential! The trick to replacing the fuel filter is that you have to remove it from its bracket first so you can lower it a little and get a pair of pliers on the hose clamps. Also Mazda uses a lot of hose/filter pipe overlap so it is very difficult to get the hoses on and off.

How is the fuel line attached to the fuel filter?

Fasten the fuel filter to the fuel line. Slide the fuel lines onto the front and back of the filter the same way they were attached to the old one. With the fuel line in place on the filter, slide the plastic clips through the holes on the fuel line nozzle to secure the line in place on the fuel filter.

What to do if your fuel filter does not match?

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. Slide the new fuel filter into the bracket.

Push the fuel lines back onto both sides of the fuel filter. Slide the clamps back over the ends of the fuel lines with the pliers. Position the new fuel filter with bracket back up to the area of the old filter. Line up the bracket holes and screw the two mounting bolts back through the fuel filter bracket.

How do you remove fuel lines from a fuel filter?

Twist and pull out on the fuel lines at the same time to remove the fuel lines from both sides of the fuel filter. If the lines are stuck, use the pliers to twist and pull out on the fuel lines until the lines are free from the fuel filter. Pull the fuel filter out and discard into the catch pan.

Mazda unbelievably hid the fuel filter between the car body and the differential! The trick to replacing the fuel filter is that you have to remove it from its bracket first so you can lower it a little and get a pair of pliers on the hose clamps. Also Mazda uses a lot of hose/filter pipe overlap so it is very difficult to get the hoses on and off.

Where is the fuel pump on a 1988 Mazda RX7?

It should be on the passenger side of the engine. If you are still having issues, please start a new post because this one is over 10 years old and we will need to start fresh with your specific vehicle and issue. Thanks helpful? helpful?

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