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Sorry for the silly question, I just usually always use a jack, etc.
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Hi guys, hope you are enjoying time with family. I'm visiting my dad and we are doing a few things to his 997 and my 996. Only thing left is the fuel filter on my car. It's a 2001 C2 so is underneath the plastic panel. I forgot my jack but my dad has ramps. Is this enough to access the fuel filter and should I drive up frontwards or rear first? Sorry for the silly question, I just usually always use a jack, etc. Thanks!!

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I think if you back onto the ramps, they'll give you plenty of room - I think the fuel filter is closer to the rear wheels...

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Leave it in gear, handbrake on, tire/wheel chocks all round for safety reason. You should be good to go.

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Let us know how you did swapping out the old fuel filter. I've had mine to install but haven't done it yet.

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Q for anyone: My first Porsche. 2003 C4 Cab. Tip. Where is the fuel filter located? Some info says it is integral to fuel pump. Any information appreciated. Thx.

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Yes, integrated into the fuel pump and does not require replacing.

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Earlier 996's have separate filter under the car, later models are integrated into the fuel pump. I replaced mine ('99 C2) about 2 years ago - just put it up on blocks about 6" high so was a little tight but workable. Only difficulty I had was removing the brown ground wire which has to be pulled before you can drop the filter. Connector was on tight and it was awkward to remove with the filter still up under the piping that is in the way. Other than that a couple of quick connectors at each end and a strap holding it in place -if I recall. You may have a little fuel spill / drain so may want to have a small catch can and rags.

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