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== Z31 Fuel Filter Replacement ==

You should replace the fuel filter on your Z every 30,000 miles or 2 years. A clogged fuel filter can result in lost power and lower fuel economy.

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==== Equipment Needed ====

* Phillips screwdriver
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[https://www.nissanpartsdeal.com/page_product/searchbyname?vin=&make=Nissan&model=300ZX&year=1984&submodel=&extra1=&extra2=&filter=( Nissan fuel filter part #16400-Z31002 or equivalent]&keywords=16400-Z31002) - Towel

==== Procedure ====

* Start the engine and let it idle.
* Remove the floor mat from the hatch area (where the toolkit is located).
* Disconnect the blue wiring harness; this will cut off the fuel pump (the car will stall).
* Try to start the car a few times to remove any remaining fuel pressure.
* Turn off the car.
* The fuel filter is located on the passenger side of the engine.
* Loosen the fuel hose clamps (2) and the filter retaining clamp screw.
* Make sure you note the flow direction of the old filter before removing it (fuel goes in the bottom and out the top).
* Wrap a rag around the filter to absorb any remaining fuel.
* Hold the filter with one hand and remove the hoses starting with the top hose with the other.
* To remove the filter, pull it out of the retaining clamp.
* Insert the new filter making sure to note the proper flow direction (Out should be up).
* Reconnect the hoses starting with the bottom one. Make sure to tighten the hose clamps sufficiently.
* Complete the job by tightening the clamp around the filter.

=== Sources Used ===

* Written By: Josh Duglin

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