Hi Everyone,
I have a 1996 toyota Avalon and I am looking to change the fuel filter. I went to take off the filter and gas started to come out which probably isnt supposed to happen please assist. thanks

Mark

Fuel system is still pressurized, it's normal.

thank you I appreciate your help I am still having trouble getting the bottom bolt of the fuel filter let me know if you have any suggestions its on there extremely tight in a tough place to reach. Can't loosen it with my adjustable wrench.

Also I need to replace my starter could you tell me how to accomplish this thanks

Mark

I am also struggling to find a nice way to remove the fuel filter. Why do they make things so hard to get at!!

Any tips?

Spray the fittings good with WD-40 and let it set for a while. After sitting hold the line with vise grips, not so tight as to bend the lines, and then try to turn the nut on the line. If you have a helper it will work better as they can help hold the filter from turning. If the line breaks all you can do is purchase an after market in line filter and put it on in place of the old filter using a good grade of fuel line to connect it to the old lines.
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