Need help replacing fuel filter on 01 convertible c5
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Need help replacing fuel filter on 01 convertible c5
Hi guys I need some help with replacing my fuel filter on my 2001 convertible c5 corvette. I see a lot of videos of ppl doing it on the zo6 model with ease because they have a lot more space. However on my convertible I can barely fit a hand inside, any tips and help would be greatly appreciated thank you.
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Hi guys I need some help with replacing my fuel filter on my 2001 convertible c5 corvette. I see a lot of videos of ppl doing it on the zo6 model with ease because they have a lot more space. However on my convertible I can barely fit a hand inside, any tips and help would be greatly appreciated thank you.
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I was able to reach my hand up in there without disconnecting anything on my 2001 A4 Coupe. If you can't, then do like Lucky said and disconnect the muffler from your h/x-pipe and maybe the driver exhaust hanger spring so that you can shift things around a little for access. I did the same on my passenger side last weekend so I could reach up and disconnect stuff to drop and replace the fuel tank.
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I did exactly what lucky said and it worked perfectly, thank you guys for the help!
i was able to reach my hand up in there without disconnecting anything on my 2001 a4 coupe. If you can't, then do like lucky said and disconnect the muffler from your h/x-pipe and maybe the driver exhaust hanger spring so that you can shift things around a little for access. I did the same on my passenger side last weekend so i could reach up and disconnect stuff to drop and replace the fuel tank.
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