How Do You Change The Gas Filter In A Buick Rendezvous?
Preventive maintenance on the Buick Rendezvous consists of regular fuel filter replacements and cleaning of the intake tract. The fuel filter is located in the rear of the vehicle, on the frame, near the fuel tank. Removal and replacement is well within the capabilities of the average home mechanic. This procedure requires only typical hand tools. Raise and support the back end of the vehicle, using the floor jack and jack stands. Placement of the jack stands is very important. Place them securely on the frame out of the way of the work area but in a position to support the vehicle safely. Every year people are injured or killed by vehicles that fall off a jack. Jack stands prevent this. Relieve the pressure in the fuel tank by loosening the fuel filler cap. Then loosen the flare type fitting on the fuel filter with the metric wrenches and catch any fuel in a drain pan. Allow the fuel to drain for a few minutes to avoid getting fuel on you while you finish removing the filter. Release