Is it safe to change a fuel filter on a 2005 grand am without relieving the pressure first? How hard is it?

It has a 6cyl. and also where is it located?Is it safe to change a fuel filter on a 2005 grand am without relieving the pressure first? How hard is it?
Grab a Hayne's manual. It will tell you where the fuel filter is and it'll tell you how to relieve the pressure as well. It's a $15 book...pick it up when you get the fuel filter. Besides, every person should have one for their vehicle...it's like a Bible in most cases.



Typically, relieveing the pressure is just a matter of a fuse or a switch, so it's not worth the gasoline spill to save 30 seconds of time.Is it safe to change a fuel filter on a 2005 grand am without relieving the pressure first? How hard is it?
I don't have this vehicle, but almost all newer vehicles have special retaining clips or quick connect fittings for the fuel lines. Therefore, you will have to get a Hayes or Chilton manual to figure out which special tool you need to remove the filter (every company seams to have a different set-up). Also, notice I said quick connect fittings, not quick disconnect fittings. They have a nasty ability to rust on the inside and collect dirt, which makes them particularly difficult to remove. Use lots of P%26amp;P (Penetrating oil %26amp; Persistance). The occasional swear word also helps, I find!



As far as pressure goes, you should always relieve the pressure first, but you will not harm the system if you don't. Just be prepared for a stream of gas to come out and clean up the spill immediately. Gasoline will burn the skin quite badly if it stays in contact with your skin for long.



To find the fuel filter, just follow the fuel line from the tank to the injectors. The fuel filter will be a cylindrical object in-line with the fuel line. Also be sure to install the new filter in the same orientation. They are normally stamped with an arrow indicating the direcion of fuel travel.