964 fuel filter- can i change it myself?

[Benengo]

Is this a saturday afternoon job or should I leave it to the experts?

If it isn't too complex does anyone knw of a "noddy" guide to doing the job?

[wildoliver]

Nope do it yourself, very easy job but fiddly. Forget what size spanners you need, think it is 17 and 19mm. Up in top right hand corner of engine bay. Assuming you do your own servicing might as well do oil change at same time and air filter as you will need to take air filter cover off to get at the fuel filter.

[Benengo]

I don't suppose there's an on line guide? I don't do a massive amount of work on my car myself and would feel happier with a step by step guide...

[wildoliver]

open bonnet.

remove air filter cover.

undo union from rear end of filter (2 spanners)

undo holding strap (jubilee)

Undo rear union.

Fit new filter.

It is fiddly, fuel will go everywhere, so if you are not mechanical don't do it, but it is easy if your practical.

[HAB]

As Wildoliver said,but make sure you put some rags below the unions to soak up the fuel that will run out of the lines.

[wildoliver]

Yep there is always more than you expect too! Oh and the filter is always full, and you always tip it up on way out and cover your paintwork with petrol!