2000-2005 Impala (8th Gen) 3400 Fuel Pressure Regulator and Fuel Filter replacement

In this video, we continue where we left off with our decrepit 2004 Impala, "Fred" after having died in the driveway in the dead of winter. Last time out I replaced the fuel pump, and this time we continue down the fuel system path with a replacement fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator.
Both filter and regulator were reasonably priced purchases from Amazon. This is a deal where I'm only looking to get a few years out of the FPR, as the car is getting rusty and racking up the miles.
Fuel Filter from Amazon:
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Fuel Pressure Regulator from Amazon:
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This concludes the Fred-centric content for the moment. The next couple of videos will pertain to my 2012 Impala "Midnite."
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[@peoriavideosltd6822]

Most people use a crowsfoot wrench to loosen that large nut under the FPR. Fits much easier that that long wrench so you don't have to remove the throttle body. The hardest part is coming up with a single crowsfoot wrench of that size - I think it was 22 or 24mm... Most sets max out at 19mm.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

That's a damn good tip!! Might be worth purchasing a singular crowfoot, as these FPR's tend to shit out every few years..

[@markbowles2382]

Thank you SO much for your time and effort - really helps a lot! Thank you again!

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Glad to help!! 🍻

[@revenant6488]

Thanks for the video. Going to do this plugs, wires and coil packs this weekend. This makes me much more comfortable with the process. For everyone commenting on not needing to do this or that, he plainly stated he wanted to clean the throttle body and air flow sensor as well. Rather than critique a free instructional video, go create your own and don't remove or follow the steps here. Blows my mind how people have to critique when nothing was done wrong here.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Couldn't have said it better myself!! 🍻

[@megaprimatuskong6913]

Thanks brother for thus video. I own a 2004 impala and live on a fixed income . Its a generous gift when people share this sort of information , does much more than just save someone money.
I had a go at replacing my leaking fuel pressure regulator yesterday without removing the throddle body first , thought about it sort of looked intimidating digging into , man I had come across this video. I Managed it , but sounded like some angry pirate to my neighbors in the process.
God bless

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Thanks, and you too! Glad I could be of help!!

[@jasonthack6891]

Very nice, straight and to the point, and for the very car I searched for. Ty

[@CertifiedShadetree]

No problem! 🍻

[@arnoldocastaneda8997]

I guess if want to fix that on my car need buy some tools first like you said just get to do it, and can be done, very useful tips thanks really

[@CertifiedShadetree]

If you're in the market for a tool set, hit up a few pawn shops. You can usually find good deals on used sets and not break the bank doing so.

[@caffeineman5]

I was going to change the fuel filter would it be smart to do the pressure regulator aswell?

[@CertifiedShadetree]

I would say no, unless your FPR is leaking or acting erratic.

[@jasonthack6891]

How difficult is it to replace the charcoal canister on the same car?

[@CertifiedShadetree]

It sits atop the fuel tank, so the tank will have to be dropped and removed from under the car in order to access the canister.

[@jasonthack6891]

Thanks, i figured as much, getting code po455 and have changed everything but that, thanks for the assist

[@CertifiedShadetree]

@@jasonthack6891 Best of luck to you! 🍻

[@jdracer111]

You don't need to remove all that wiring and intake hoses to replace the fuel pressure regulator. He just made way too much work for himself.

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Correct, you do not need to remove any of that stuff. You will, however, spend the same amount of time getting that lower nut loose due to the tiny increments you're only able to turn your large wrench in that confined space. This way not only gives you more space, but also the benefit of being able to easily clean your throttle body.

[@Daveyboy919]

You do not have to remove all of those parts to get to the fuel pressure regulator

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Well with what limited tools I had at the time, it was easier to get at the large nut with all of that out of the way...

[@zenginebusinesssolutions750]

17:04 fuel filter

[@CertifiedShadetree]

Fuel filter fun starts at 23:43