i want to replace fuel filter so should i get it done at local shop? or do i need special part to do that and have to order a part and then get it done?

i really don't feel like going back to dealer, they want me to charge 200 dollar,

 

I've done it. You don't need special tools. It's near the right back wheel. $200 to change it seems nuts (but if your shop rate is $150/hr then maybe). Well 3 nuts actually is all you need to change it.

 

thanks

i am newbie and i have no idea where it located?
a picture would be nice

thanks

mike

 

15 min. Job

 

how do you block the fuel lines so fuel doesn't come out?

 

Jaggy, as long as you keep the fuel lines pointed up and don't let them hang down to low, it isn't a problem. Both times I am changed fuel filters (my car and a members car), there was a little bit lost from the fuel in the filter, but that was about it. Have a catch pan under the car to catch what comes out of the filter and you will be fine. You are probably looking at only about 2 ounces of fluid that will come out.

 

Did mine about 2 months ago. Very little fuel comes out just have a small container to catch it. Super easy job.

 

i did some research and it's really easy job but i don't where is located at?

it's 2004 jaguar x-type, if u guys have picture it would really nice

thanks

mike

 

tony posted 2 pics above

 

Any improvement felt after the filter change?

 

MAIKAL ... I think you are a little bit lazy. You should get under the car and check in front of the rear right tire. Its not that hard to find, wake up. Regarding the improvement after replaceing the filter, only my car knows. Check the picture. this is after 85k.

 

Easy job, I've done it twice so far in 160,000 miles.

 

ha ha no man, i am not lazy, this is my first jaguar car, and i want to get clear picture before i do anything, i am still in learning period..

 

You get the most clear picture by looking, which it seems you haven't done. If you want people to help you, you have to do more than asking the same question over and over when you already have the answer.

 

This really is a simple job; I replaced mine at 100K. Pull the two pipes off and unscrew the retaining bolt. About a quarter of a cup of fuel came out of my pipes. It takes about 20 mins max. I didn't feel any benefit when I replaced it, but better to replace if before something does happen.

 

Sorry to bring back an old thread, but I juts replaced my fuel filter today as well. It was pretty easy and is in the location that everyone is saying.

I'm not sure what special blends off fine herbs you guys were smoking when you did ths though, because "a few ounces" of fuel is an understatement. Both of my fuel lines sprayed fuel all over the place in addition to the 4 oz that I caught in a dish and another several ounces of dirty fuel coming from the filter.

At any rate, after changing the fuel filter out and hooking both lines back up again, expect the engine to turn over a little more than normal on the first start afterwards as the fuel filter and lines fill up with fuel again. I changed my current official Jaguar filter for an autozone filter, and everthing seems fine so far.

 

Did you discharge the pressure in the fuel lines first? You can make a pretty big mess if you take off the filter and the lines are still presurized.

You can either wrap a rag around a small screwdriver, and press the schreader valve on the fuel rail, or you can pull the fuel pump fuse or relay, and crank the engine a few times.

 

Thanks Andy94SC, I had no idea that this had to be done first. Could you describe or post a picture of that schreader valve? That sounds like the best place to release the pressure since someone will already be under the car at this point. Since I already changed this out, this would be helpful for other novice mechanics like myself that don't know these important details.

 

The schraeder valve is usually on the fuel rail - the pipe connected to the injectors on top of the engine. It looks like a tire valve where you yould put the air in. You would push the pin in the center to release fuel pressure similar to letting air out of a tire.

However, I just ran out to my car to take a picture to show you the exact location, on the X-type, and I don't see one! So I would try the mthod of pulling the fuel pump fuse and starting the engine. This is fuse #17 in the passenger compartment under the dash, NOT the engine compartment fuse box. If there is pressure in the lines the engine should start, but stall out after a second to two if you pull this fuse. That should relieve most of the pressurized fuel.

 

Thanks Andy, this should come in handy. Appreciate the time you put into posting a solution.