How do you change a fuel filter for a 92 geo storm?

Answer 1

Fuel pump is not too tough. First, get a Haynes or Chilton manual for reference (about $14). Best to do this outdoors, so that the gas fumes don't accumate. If I recall correctly: 1) Disconnect battery 2) Jack up car 3) Siphon gas out of tank 4) Remove three rubber hoses on rear of tank. These are used for gas fill up; remove hose clamps and disconnect. 5) Remove three hoses from front of tank; these hoses go from the fuel pump to the engine. You'll need special fuel line wrenches for this. 6) Disconnect two connectors at the front of the tank. 7) Remove two bolts that hold the exhaust pipe heat shield. You'll want to use penetrating oil on these; they will be corroded. 8) Support tank with a floor jack. Remove the bolts which hold the tank in place. Pivot the tank on the exhaust, tilt and slide out. 9) The gas hoses are taped to the tank. Remove the hoses. The fuel pump plate has about 12 screws around it. Remove the screws. Lift the plate out. The fuel pump is retained with one screw. Remove the screw. Filter is retained with a clip; remove it. 10) Get your new fuel pump ($250), the rubber gasket for the fuel pump plate, and new filter ($5). Compare the pump with the old one; it must be the exact lenght. I had to go to two different auto parts stores before I got the right one. Installation is opposite of above. Good luck! Fuel pump is not too tough. First, get a Haynes or Chilton manual for reference (about $14). Best to do this outdoors, so that the gas fumes don't accumate. If I recall correctly: 1) Disconnect battery 2) Jack up car 3) Siphon gas out of tank 4) Remove three rubber hoses on rear of tank. These are used for gas fill up; remove hose clamps and disconnect. 5) Remove three hoses from front of tank; these hoses go from the fuel pump to the engine. You'll need special fuel line wrenches for this. 6) Disconnect two connectors at the front of the tank. 7) Remove two bolts that hold the exhaust pipe heat shield. You'll want to use penetrating oil on these; they will be corroded. 8) Support tank with a floor jack. Remove the bolts which hold the tank in place. Pivot the tank on the exhaust, tilt and slide out. 9) The gas hoses are taped to the tank. Remove the hoses. The fuel pump plate has about 12 screws around it. Remove the screws. Lift the plate out. The fuel pump is retained with one screw. Remove the screw. Filter is retained with a clip; remove it. 10) Get your new fuel pump ($250), the rubber gasket for the fuel pump plate, and new filter ($5). Compare the pump with the old one; it must be the exact lenght. I had to go to two different auto parts stores before I got the right one. Installation is opposite of above. Good luck!