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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Hello all, Can anyone tell me the location of the fuel filter on a 02 Alero 3.4?

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Old Sep 25, 2010 | 10:12 PM
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Its right behind the fuel tank next to the carcoal canister.
 
Old Sep 26, 2010 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by rustyballs_69
Its right behind the fuel tank next to the carcoal canister.
Am i able to get it off without the special tool? Or do i need the removal tool?

also, is there a fuel pressure release switch on this vehicle?
 
Old Sep 27, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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It's been awhile since I changed mine, but as best I remember, it is just forward of the rear wheels in the middle of the car. It's kind of a pain to get to since the evap canister is tucked up next to it, and it's up in a little crevice of it's own.
Follow the fuel lines from the tank, you'll find it fairly easily.

No special tools required. To release fuel pressure, I just pulled the fuel pump fuse and cranked the engine for a few seconds. No spill, no fuss.
 
Old Oct 1, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Iflylow
It's been awhile since I changed mine, but as best I remember, it is just forward of the rear wheels in the middle of the car. It's kind of a pain to get to since the evap canister is tucked up next to it, and it's up in a little crevice of it's own.
Follow the fuel lines from the tank, you'll find it fairly easily.

No special tools required. To release fuel pressure, I just pulled the fuel pump fuse and cranked the engine for a few seconds. No spill, no fuss.
thanks guys!
 
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 02:25 AM
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yes, you may even have two filters. the first filter is usually in the fender well area, along the fuel tank in the rear of the car. a second one can be with in a foot of the fuel injection unit as the fuel piping goes from steel to rubber.
 
Old Oct 10, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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The Alero only has one filter.
 
Old Dec 30, 2010 | 04:35 AM
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Hi Rickey, this is new info for me that it can have two filters. thanx
 
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