2000 Elantra Fuel Filter Lesson Learned

Discussion in 'Hyundai Elantra / Lantra' started by helikid, Jun 27, 2004.

  1. helikid

    helikid Guest

    The in connection was very tight. I took the air filter module and entire
    fuel filter bracket off. I removed the out fitting to the filter. I gently
    pushed the filter sideways to acces the bottom (in) fitting. The factory
    hex head is very short, so I used small vise grips and a 14mm crescent on
    the fuel line hex head. Turn the vise grips counter-clockwise while
    holding the 14mm wrench.

    The replacement filter had a hex head that was 3 times taller. Also, check
    for burrs around the air filter mounting bracket before you reach in
    there. A file may save you a few cuts.
     
    helikid, Jun 27, 2004
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  2. helikid

    Steve Guest

    I had a heckuva time with mine as well. I was trying it with regular
    wrenches and a neighbor noticed my frustration and let me borrow some
    "fuel line" wrenches. They were more "closed" than a regular wrench and
    were easier to hold onto things. But yes, it was on there VERY tight.
    New one was much easier to get on than the old one was to get off.

    Steve
     
    Steve, Jun 27, 2004
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