Wednesday, November 24, 2010

How do I change the fuel filter on a 1997 Geo Metro hatchback?

I have a 97 geo metro that doesnt want to start. I went to work one day, came home for lunch. When I got in the car after lunch, it started but then it die and I havent been able to start it since. So guys helped me park it and I havent been able to start it back up since. Can it be the fuel pump? Fuel filter? Or replacing the spark plugs and wires? Thanks!How do I change the fuel filter on a 1997 Geo Metro hatchback?
Fuel Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure









Relieve the fuel system pressure.

Raise and suitably the support vehicle.

Remove the one bolt and the parking brake cable bracket from the underbody and move aside.

Remove the one clamp and the fuel feed inlet hose from the fuel filter.

Remove the two bolts and the fuel filter from the underbody.

Remove the one clamp and the fuel feed outlet hose from the fuel filter.

Remove the one bolt and the fuel filter mounting bracket from the fuel filter.

Installation Procedure









Install the fuel filter to the fuel filter mounting bracket and secure with one bolt.



Tighten

Tighten the fuel filter mounting bracket-to-fuel filter bolt to 15 N路m (11 lb ft).



Important: Align the indents on the fuel filter and the fuel filter bracket before tightening the bracket bolt.





Connect the fuel feed outlet hose to the fuel filter and secure with one clamp.

Install the fuel filter to the underbody and secure with two bolts.



Tighten

Tighten the fuel filter mounting bolts to 15 N路m (11 lb ft).



Connect the fuel feed inlet hose to the fuel filter and secure with one clamp

Install the parking brake cable bracket to the underbody and secure with one bolt.



Tighten

Tighten the parking brake cable bracket bolt to 15 N路m (11 lb ft).



Lower the vehicle.

Connect the negative (-) battery cable.



Tighten

Tighten the negative (-) battery cable-to-negative (-) battery terminal retainer to 5.5 N路m (4 lb ft).



Turn ON the ignition in order to pressurize the fuel system.

Turn OFF the ignition.

Check for any fuel leaks and repair as necessary.How do I change the fuel filter on a 1997 Geo Metro hatchback?
Find a Chilton's Manual for the make, model, and year. That will tell you everything.