Hi Guys

I have a 2009 Honda jazz/fit (2nd gen) in Australia, with the 50000 miles service due the manual states to change the fuel filter. I have done some research on the forum here and others as well but the the fact as to how to do it is still unclear.

Is the fuel filter in the fuel tank below the back seat or is it below the handbrake module.
I was using this manual for reference -http://hondafitjazz.com/manual3/index.html it has everything you will ever need about the Fit but it is confusing as to where the fuel filter is located.
Also what is the name of the filter used as in the code.
I know this is a common topic but since i couldn't find any concrete data on this, so just wanted to confirm.

 

I saw a fuel filter replacement video, and the fuel pump is under the hand brake, but Im not sure if the filter is with the fuel pump. Might try a youtube search

 

I did a search but couldnt fin one for the second gen sadly.

 

it is in the tank and part of the pump.

 

Thanks for the reply and the diagram stating where it is. Would you happen to have the full required pages or screenshots of this? As i will be taking this job on myself would be great to have all the information first hand.

As to what all i have to remove and step by step guide to all the info.

Thanks

 

I read my manual and do not see anywhere where it says to replace the filter. It is a bit of a job to do. A special tool is required as well to get the unit out of the tank.

I would sugges tleave it alone unless you are having problems.

 

Actually my manual stated it as a job to be done at 80000kms thats the reason i wanted it done. I know it will be a messy job but the mechanics outside even non official are asking $600 for the job. I was wondering if anyone else would have done it or someone would have all the steps.

I think the fuel tank is below the handbrake error as attached picture will show and thats where i will find the fuel filter as well. Some mechanics have told me its below the rear seat.

 

Interesting. My manual has no mention of fuel filter. In your manual while it suggests to replace at 50,000 when you click on it it says the filter should be replaced when pressure drops. I would think if pressure has not dropped then leave it alone.

The tank is below the center console. You start removing handbrake. The steps are shown in manual. You do need a special tool and it looks like you could easily screw up the new gasket.

This is from the link you sent -

 

I would leave it alone unless you have a problem. I have several vehicles here over 150,000 miles that have never had a fuel filter change. One is 240,000 miles. Unless you have really bad gas there, I would not worry about it. Get a fuel pressure tester and attach it. Turn the key on but do not start it and read the gauge. Then start it and read the gauge again. Give us the numbers and we will find out what they should be.

 

Check out this Utube video:

 

Well doesn't that look like fun.

 

This fuel pump assembly looks very similar to those on many other vehicles that I have worked on. Honda made it much easier for us by providing a way to get the pump assembly out of the tank through the floor. Most vehicles require draining and dropping the gas tank first.

I still would not pull this assembly just to replace the filter if the vehicle is not experiencing problems. I could probably do this in under an hour. I do like the big black plastic lock ring on top of the tank that Honda used. Most vehicles have a steel one that rusts and is a pain to get loose.

 

Right on, n9cv. My '90 Civic Si went 282K miles with no problem until it was totaled, and my Fit has 238K trouble-free miles. And I have replaced a tank filter in a '99 Dakota twice. No fun.