Bruce1

OK, here's what I did. 1. New filter (Fram) from Walmart. Maybe not the B-E-S-T choice, but I do not have a lot of evidence in favor on one brand over another. 2. Took the spare tire off. This is very good advice because you need the room to reach things. 3. Now, I get creative (and expose my limited ability to figure out the electical system). I didn't remove the fuse or relay for the fuel pump, but noticed that a portion of the lines that leading to the fuel filter were rubber and in good condition. So, I pinched them off with some soft jawed woodworking clamps to limit the amount of fuel spilled. 4. Sprayed the bracket with WD-40. 5. Twisted off the old fuel filter. Twisted on the new. Remounted new filter in the bracket. 6. Removed the clamps. Worked like a charm

OK, thanks for the advice. So I got it about: 1) twisting, not pulling; 2) pull the fuse and release the fuel pressure; 3) and body positions requiring much flexibility. What about brand? I have to drive about 50-miles round trip to get a filter from the dealer, but Autozone, Advanced, NAPA, and others are in town. There's also mail order. Is there a meaningful differrence? I don't trust the guys in the parts shops to know or give good advise.

Is there anything special I should know or do to change the fuel filter on my 2004 Pathfinder 4WD, SE? I plan to get the new filter at dealer, unless there's information out there that says I shouldn't. I plan to just disconnect the old one, let whatever gas drip, connect the new filter, and clean up. Anything I should know about relieving the fuel pressue, etc? New to the forum and think it's great.