Tacoma ‘98 easy fuel filter replace

Showing an easier way of changing a fuel filter on a Toyota Tacoma 4 cylinder. The type the goes under the intake manifold

[@BlackJack-xo8wp]

For not being a mechanic you did pretty good..

[@mountainbiker44]

Thank you. I don’t do much work on that truck since nothing really ever happens to it 😂 I just thought that was an easier way of removing that filter so I wanted to share it. Thank you and hope the video was helpful to you as well

[@AustinWilhite]

1. Remove EFI fuse 2. Disconnect battery 3. Loosen 17mm bolt in rear of engine bay 4. Disconnect line near fuse box with flare wrench 5. Remove driver side wheel 6. Use 2ft extension + swivel + 6in extension 7. Wrap both sides of hose with plastic bags 8. Remove full assembly including hoses 9. Disconnect fuel filter from hoses

[@mountainbiker44]

That’s exactly it. Guys should take a snap picture of those steps and they won’t miss a thing

[@lordfrostdraken]

You are an actual lifesaver mate! This saved me literal hours of work!

[@mountainbiker44]

I’m glad the vid was helpful

[@sherryannknowles5423]

Best video on removing fuel filter a perfect step by step. Kudos great video.

[@c.g.curtis9480]

Thank you sir for this video. It answered the very questions that I had after watching numerous videos - at least a dozen. There had to be an easier way to remove that filter. The hardest part was buying a long extension. I learned a lot from each of the other videos but still had questions. Thank you and accolades to each KZbin contributor for the other videos. I found a "ONE LINER" in each of them. Your contributions are absolutely appreciated but this is the one that worked the most for me. Thank you again sir.

[@mountainbiker44]

You’re welcome. I hope you saved a few bucks too. Mechanics have been getting crazy expensive lately. Have a great day. My idea is that instead of paying a mechanic I’d rather use that money to buy the tools I need and try it myself. So at the end, I feel good and added more tools to my toolbox 🙂👍🏼

[@edcassano7575]

Thanks. The only video that matches up to my 2002 Tacoma. Bracket was difficult. I slotted the top hole in the bracket so that I could start the bolt with the filter out of the way and then slide the bracket and filter in place under it. Removing the tire makes the bottom bolt fairly easy to manage. Don't forget the copper gaskets that go on each side of the fuel lines to the filter.

[@SISEPUEDETV]

Hey. I just replaced the fuel filter on my 1996 tacoma. This video helped me a lot. Getting the 2 bolts on for the bracket is a pain in the butt. Besides that it is very straight forward. I bought the 14 wrench and the 2 foot extension. I appreciate you posting this video. Saved me $150.

[@mountainbiker44]

I’m glad it helped your and saved you some bucks 👌

[@juan23wt3w5]

Thanks man ur video helped me i couldnt take the top bolt of to the bracket but thanks to ur video its off thanks

[@chuckwilliams1849]

Thank you very much I bought the filter and just said forget about putting it on the truck But with your video now I can THANK YOU AGAIN

[@mountainbiker44]

Glad I could help

[@mountainbiker44]

Thank guys for your nice words. My truck has been running like a rabbit ever since the filter replacement. Come back and please comment whenever your trucks reach 300,000 miles 😀👍

[@mickm5097]

This video should have 1000+ likes. It's the best method for replacing the 2.4 fuel filter. I'd only add that (1) I bought a set of the $15 Harbor Freight Pittsburgh flare wrenches (the better quality Icon wrenches were out of stock) and they are kind of soft and allow the flare nut to get mashed up. That nut was on there insanely tight. I thought it was crossthreaded, because it didn't want to move until I used a cheater on the wrench. Also, snagging that part of the hose that attaches to the fuel rail with an old coat hanger and pulling it up where it belongs is a lot easier than threading it through the wires and hoses. My 96 extracab Tacoma w 325,000 miles started to misfire Thursday, and given it had been neglected before I got it this winter w 318,000 miles, it was due for new plugs, fuel filter and plug wires. Turned out the plug wires were causing the misfire. Amazing, amazing truck. I replaced the horrible split bench seat w comfortable Scion TC buckets, and drive it 500-600 miles a week, mostly highway between 60-65 mph, and it gets 30 mpg+. And it runs smooth like it has 50,000 miles, doesn't use much oil, and is nice to drive, particularly with comfortable seats. It's like a Swiss army knife, it can be used to do countless things. Thanks again for the video, man.

[@mountainbiker44]

Thankyou for sharing your experience. Yes this method of removing the filter for sure is the easier way. I tried removing the filter by unbolting the main hoses off of it and just couldn’t get the bolts to turn at all. I also ended up replacing my bench seat to two buckets seats I found in the junk yard but in excellent condition. Those seats came off of a ‘95 Honda prelude, really comfortable seats, they made a world of difference 👍🏽.

[@madeinusa4249]

EXCELLENT!!! I expect to find the fuel filter under the truck along the frame like ALL the other videos I watched!!! THANKS for making this CORRECT video for my Tacoma 2.4L. I did mine 90% like You did. Exceptions were: I took off vacuum line that runs along top of radiator and used a box end to loosen 2 bolts for filter bracket/clamp and fished assembly through top. I took pictures on my phone for reference of assembly. I am about to reinstall assembly with new filter and haven't needed a jack or to pull wheel off yet. Great video!!!

[@mountainbiker44]

I’m glad you implemented a few better ways. Thank you for sharing your method here with us. Have a great day

[@carlivandenis]

Great video. The way you narrate it gives me confidence that I can do it myself.

[@mountainbiker44]

It’s only four bolts to remove it. Take your time 👍

[@KelsoQuan]

i'm about to change mine. your video is going to help. it was frustrating trying to get the bolts off before seeing this video.

[@mountainbiker44]

I got very frustrated trying to remove those bolts too. If you notice on my old filter, it started to bend and the bolts never got loosened

[@dehoyos2223]

Thank you so much for your video I followed almost to the dot of what you showed and then I thought to myself that I’m going to relocate the fuel filter up to the fender well that’s what I did fired it up and it’s running like a champ thank you

[@victorsoto7595]

Do you have a picture of how you relocted it?

[@mountainbiker44]

@@victorsoto7595I’m also wondering 🤔

[@josephanderson1985]

thank you for sharing good info, & by the way the filter change solved both my engine miss & overheating problem, simple fix, difficult but inexpensive.

[@ATX45]

Great video, man. Gonna tackle this on my '99 this weekend and this is exactly what I was looking for. I'm at 296k and this is probably the original fuel filter. Thanks.

[@mountainbiker44]

Mine was the original filter too 😂. Gas came out dark

[@daleyhanson5889]

My mechanic said leave my 98 Tacoma,,come back 2 1/2 hrs for installation time 😢 might tackle it myself after watching your video,,,Thank You !

[@mountainbiker44]

You can do it!

[@naturalmystics-kd9vt]

Solid video I thank you for it this mean a lot thank you very much

[@dogsense3773]

I took the gas cap off to release the pressure then took gas filter off worked for me! Thanks!

[@mountainbiker44]

Nice 👍

[@Shovel1978]

This was awesome! Just finished and the only difficult part was that top clamp bolt. Everything else was pretty straight forward. Great post. And yeah, left that top bolt off. Next time it will be much quicker.

[@mountainbiker44]

Thanks for your feedback. Hopefully others will follow that advise

[@louislamboley9167]

I like those pointing fingers, great video !

[@mountainbiker44]

😁👉🏽

[@Bo-Fadeez]

Excellent video. Subscribed. Thank you

[@charlireone]

You saved me a lot of money thank you!

[@bitsinmyblood]

It's called an adjustable wrench. Great video, I mean it. Thank you!

[@mountainbiker44]

Thank you. I really hope the video helped you in changing yours

[@grovesmoore4809]

Just saved me going to the mechanic, thank you

[@mountainbiker44]

👌

[@syfodias-jedimaster]

Ive got a lean conditon code, i hope this is my problem

[@kushkushogbomb1589]

Damn thank God for this video I started to try an take off the intake.. and then after taking off a few hoses and like 5 nuts and I said fuck this.. but imma try this way

[@mountainbiker44]

Were you able to replace it ?

[@johnb7794]

Great video, thank you for the walkthrough.

[@sparechange1744]

My 99 has 357000 on it. And goin strong

[@carlivandenis]

Have you had any problems with the rack and pinion?

[@mountainbiker44]

No problems on this truck. Only normal wear and tear such as breaks, radiator, brake master cilinder. That’s about it

[@YamaBullz808]

I wish I watched this video before spending 2 whole days trying to get it out the hard way

[@mountainbiker44]

Yes it was rally easy. The only hard part is the two bolts that hold the bracket but with the right sockets and extensions it’s much easier to

[@lincbond442]

I have a 1997 Tacoma 2RZ-FE 2.4L 4 cylinder Extra-Cab so I'm guessing my fuel filter is on the engine block right under the intake manifold. I've been getting a strong smell of gasoline when I open my driver side door but I have yet to figure out where it is coming from. I haven't been able to find any leaks but the smell seems to be getting worse. My gas mileage is also suffering as I am currently averaging between 16 and 19 mpg. Any advise would be helpful.

[@AustinWilhite]

Is it the same procedure for a 2.7L 4-cylinder 01-04?

[@AustinWilhite]

Update: it is

[@jay-c6128]

gracias amigo

[@mountainbiker44]

Por nada. Gracias a usted

[@erikaguilar731]

I just changed mine and it started leaking fuel from top union bolt. I torque it down to spec 22ft pounds and fuel starts spurting out when I try to turn it on. I put both rings back. I don’t know why it doing that.

[@mountainbiker44]

Unbolt it and revise everything around. Try some tread sealer. It shouldn’t be leaking

[@mornepetersen7003]

very informative - thanks

[@MaxWilbert]

Hoping for some advice. Just swapped out the fuel filter on my 1999, 4 cylinder 2.4L Tacoma. It's the one located underneath the manifold - pain in the ass to access. I replaced the filter, reassembled the thing, and bolted it back in place. Now it's chugging a bit when idling. It's like it's not getting quite enough fuel at idle / low speeds. One thing I *didn't* do was align the banjo bolts with the fuel lines when I was retightening them. I just cranked them down. Any ideas? Do you think I need to take it out again and line up the banjo bolts carefully? Or is this another issue? Any advice appreciated!

[@shaharmichaeli1457]

I have an idea although it is a long shot, try cleaning the throttle body and idle control valve. Chris fix has a nice video about it, it is much easier to clean it then start deal with those bolts. Hopefully it helps, in 3 weeks I will try tickling this fuel filter in my girlfriend's car. In my 2006 ford f150 4.6 the fuel filter is at the side next to passenger sit which is so easy to replace, sometimes I don't understand engineers that make maintenance so hard.

[@shaharmichaeli1457]

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[@rumplestiltskin9718]

Is it an OEM filter that you put in? EFI systems require specific fuel pressure to function correctly. A cheap (or even not so cheap) after market filter my allow too much or not enough pressure in your system.

[@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269]

If your banjo bolts aren't leaking it's something else. A kink maybe

[@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar5269]

Or a vacuum line

[@slfresh717]

Good video 👍

[@slfresh717]

I have the same truck 300,000 miles and still going

[@mountainbiker44]

That’s amazing. I wanted to send mine to Mexico a few years back but I’m glad I just kept it here. It’s been my little reliable mule.

[@nunyadambidness1444]

👍💪✌️

[@mountainbiker44]

💪😁✌🏽

[@rayocaballo6122]

Thanks great video