Bruce1 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Welcome to the board... I believe to let the fuel pressure off you pull the fuse first... IIRC, the fuel filter on the R50 is a bitch to get at, hope you're good at contorting yourself!! found this via google, because I'm too lazy to go find my haynes book: To release the pressure in your fuel lines (and fuel filter) you'll need to locate the fuel pump fuse in the fuse box. If you don't have a fuel pump fuse, find the relay that operates the fuel pump. Once you've found the fuel pump fuse or relay, start the car. With the engine running, pull the fuse or relay out. If you pulled the right one, the engine will quickly die. Since it's using all of the pressurized fuel in the system, the fuel lines won't be pressurized when you crack the fittings on your fuel filter. I know our relay is in the fuse box under the hood. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Welcome to the board... I believe to let the fuel pressure off you pull the fuse first... IIRC, the fuel filter on the R50 is a bitch to get at, hope you're good at contorting yourself!! found this via google, because I'm too lazy to go find my haynes book: I know our relay is in the fuse box under the hood. Good luck! I would like to add to the quoted 'how to' that after it dies give it 5 or so more cranks till it absolutely wont try to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmgar99 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 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. Don't go to the Stealership! I got mine at WallyWorld (WalMart) for under $6USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 The fuel filter from the dealer was only $11 or $12. It's about the easiest part on the entire car to replace. Easy to access and straight forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csutke Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 The filter is gonna be in the back above the rear diff area, its easy to locate and i would recommond lowering and removing the spare tire first it makes the job a whole lot easier to do. Ohh BTW welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantaCruz163 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Just be careful when pulling the filter off the rubber line. I cracked my hard line from being a little rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Don't go to the Stealership! I got mine at WallyWorld (WalMart) for under $6USD. Wallyworld quality is poo. Fram is garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmgar99 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Fram is the same brand that you buy at 90% of the parts stores like AutoZone, Western Auto, PepBoys, etc....And BTW, why is Fram CRAP! Not that i thinks its the best....but just wondering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Fram is the same brand that you buy at 90% of the parts stores like AutoZone, Western Auto, PepBoys, etc....And BTW, why is Fram CRAP! Not that i thinks its the best....but just wondering FRAM is just a name. In independent testing (though, admittedly, most I've seen were Oil filter tests) they routinely are shown to be the lowest quality filters. I'm willing to assume that the same build quality (or lack thereof) goes into their other filters. That said, for an oil filter, I don't worry about it too much. It's changed so often that I can't see too much of an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90seven Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Remember to twist and NOT pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarsiff Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 (edited) if yours looked like mine, spray the hell out of the bracket bolt with lube!!! not only was it easy to see but a bitch to reach but my bracket broke off due to being frail and rusty, lol, i had to get creative when i put it back together, and you def wanna pull the fuse to let the pressure out, even after i did that i wished i had another hand to plug the drip with. good luck and if your already frustrated with another part of the project...take a short break before starting the fuel filter...my $.02 good luck Edited June 25, 2008 by Jarsiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keelhaul Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 wear safety glasses! Gas in the eye hurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce1 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Fram is the same brand that you buy at 90% of the parts stores like AutoZone, Western Auto, PepBoys, etc....And BTW, why is Fram CRAP! Not that i thinks its the best....but just wondering 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csutke Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Id say go through Napa they normally use WIX filters and they are a good brand. And again Remove your spare tire, not just drop it down but remove it. It will make the job 10x easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverpathy Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 Add to the advice, (yeah I broke my filter mount poo too) slide the filter either left or right then remove lines...this = no broken filter mount! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce1 Posted July 11, 2008 Author Share Posted July 11, 2008 Add to the advice, (yeah I broke my filter mount poo too) slide the filter either left or right then remove lines...this = no broken filter mount! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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