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, Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:50:56
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I did it on my 2001 9-3 a couple months ago. As above, I pulled the fuse to relieve the pressure. I also gave everything a good spray with PB Blaster beforehand.
You'll first need to remove the plastic shield in front of the filter, which is held on by two plastic nuts recessed up inside. I believe they're a 10mm hex, and an extension for your ratchet is a must.
It's debatable whether to loosen the filter retaining strap first, or wait until last. I left mine in place while wrenching on the filter and luckily had no problems with the rusty Torx screw afterward.
The outer 17mm banjo bolt is easy to reach, and you can probably do it with a socket. I held the end of the filter with a Crescent wrench that I set snugly beforehand based on the new filter. It's the inner 19mm bolt that can be tough, since you can't get a socket on it, so a tip I read here is to use a 6-point combination wrench or flare-nut wrench for maximum grip. Took some muscle, but eventually I busted through the rust and got it turning.
I don't think I got any fuel spraying, just dribbling, when I cracked the first bolt loose. Some more dripped out after removing the second bolt. I had rags and a catch pan handy, as quite a bit more can spill if you tip the filter on end. Just to be safe, I did keep a fire extinguisher nearby too. :)
Although the old washers looked fine, I was glad to have new ones, and I made sure to clean the banjo bolts with a wire brush before reinstalling. Some say there's still a chance your fuel pressure regulator could get clogged afterward, so I had bought a new one for $15, and even though my old one didn't seem affected, I replaced it for peace of mind a few weeks later.
Of course, this job didn't seem to make any difference to the car, but I guess that's why they call it preventative maintenance!
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