wandersub Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I want to change my fuel filter on my 2001 Forester. My book tells me to disconnect the fuel pump relay so that I don't have pressure in the line. It shows the relay as being one of three connectors grouped above and to the left of the brake pedal. I can't find anything down there that closely fits the bill. I've attached a picture with two different harness groups and I'm hoping maybe you guys can point me to the fuel pump relay. Connectors 1 through 3 are pretty much against the side wall towards the driver door. Connectors 4 through 6 are right above the hood release. I'd appreciate any direction you could give. Alan League City, TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 What I do is just wrap a good shop towel around the fuel filter fitting whilst disconnecting its fuel hose. Yes, some fuel will shoot out, but not a ton, and it's easier than trying to figure out connectors and other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 And I have a fuel pressure gauge that tells me there's is no residual pressure left after three hours. If you want to be absolutely safe do it after the car as sat thru the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea#3 Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 porcupine way is the way I would do it, but if you must do it the book way #2(brown) of the 1to3 connectors is the one you want SEA#3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSOD2600 Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 When I changed the fuel filter on my 94 TW, I unplugged the harness from the fuel pump (easily accessible from under the carpet in the back) and ran the car until it died (a second). Opened the gas cap. Barely was any fuel pressure in the system and a minimal amount squirted out. Quick and painless replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 I unplugged the plug under my rear seat to undo the fuel pump. Then I started the car and ran it for a second until it died. Then I just pulled the tube with some needle nose pliers and the fuel filter was out and in within 10 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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