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1. Locate the fuel pump relay, which is located under the hood on the passenger side near the firewall. The fuel relay will be either light green or blue in color. Remove the fuel pump relay from the connection and store safely. Crank the vehicle and idle until it runs out of fuel.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery using a metric wrench.
3. Locate the fuel filter, which is located on the passenger side of the car, behind the rear tire and in front of the gas tank. The filter will be attached to the bottom of the car with a bracket held by a bolt.
4. Remove the fuel filter bracket by loosening the bracket bolt with a ratchet, extension and 12mm socket.
5. Place a fuel line clamp two inches from the fuel filter toward the gas tank.
6. Position the catch pan under the fuel filter to prevent a fuel spill. Use the screwdriver to remove fuel line clamps on each end of the fuel filter.
7. Using the pliers, remove the fuel filter from the fuel lines.
8. Position the new fuel filter with the flow marking pointed toward the front of the car and away from the gas tank. Slide each fuel line onto the new fuel filter.
9. Replace each fuel filter hose clamp and tighten, using the screwdriver. Remove the fuel line clamp.
10. Secure the fuel filter with the fuel filter bracket. Tighten the bracket bolt with the ratchet and socket.
11. Insert the fuel pump relay into the connection and connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

1. Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield. It will lock with the wiper pointing away from the glass.
2. Move the wiper blade so it is at a right angle to the wiper arm.
3. Check the arrow on the wiper arm and remove the blade from the retainer in that direction.
4. Place the replacement blade in the retainer and slide it into the slot in the opposite direction of the arrow.
5. Position the blade so it is parallel to the wiper arm and fold it back to its normal resting place on the windshield. Repeat process for the other wiper blade.

1. Disconnect the battery cable that goes to the negative terminal on the battery. Loosen the hose clamp that holds the mass air flow sensor tubing to the air box.
2. Unplug the harness for the mass air flow sensor. Remove the bolts that hold the air box onto the engine. The number and size of bolts will vary, depending on the model. Set the air box aside.
3. Remove the cold air snorkel in the center-front of the engine by carefully prying the plastic rivets up and then pulling the snorkel off.
4. Loosen the belt tensioner with a socket and ratchet until the belt is loose. Slide the belt off the pulley for the alternator. Disconnect the wires that go to the back of the alternator, noting where they go, for later reassembly.
5. For added clearance, remove the two bolts that hold the power steering reservoir on and set the reservoir out of the way. Remove the upper and lower alternator mounting bolts that bolt the alternator in place. Remove the alternator. You may need to use a pry bar or the tap the alternator to loosen it from the bracket.
6. Install the pulley from the old alternator on the new alternator, if it does not have one. Reinstall the alternator and tighten the two bolts. Plug the alternator back in. Install the belt and tighten the belt tensioner.
7. Reinstall the power steering pump reservoir. Reinstall the cold air snorkel and the air box. Reconnect the wire for the MAF and the battery cable.

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Before you run to the tire store and buy a new set of tires, first determine if you need to replace your tires. A tire is normally deemed unsafe to drive on if the tread depth is 2/32 of an inch or less (a new tire usually has 10/32). A quick way to check this is to invert a penny and place it in the tread of the tire. If you can see the top of Abraham Lincolns head, the tires need replaced.New research has recommended doing this test with a quarter instead of a penny. Your tires will be replaced sooner, but you will be able to stop quicker on wet pavement.
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Once you have determined that you need new tires, you need to find out what size tire you need. The sidewall of your current tires should have the size printed on it; however, I would not recommend using this information, unless you purchased your vehicle brand new. Any previous owners of your vehicle may have purchased the wrong size tire. You can find the correct size on the tire placard. Depending on the car, you may find this information on the vehicle door edge, door post, glove box door, or fuel door. The size will look like P###/##R##. For example, my vehicles tire size is P205/65R15.
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As you begin looking for tires, you will find that there are many types and styles of tires. When you buy tires, try to buy tires that match your needs. M&S or Mud and Snow tires are the most popular and will probably work for most people. There are also winter tires designed for driving in snow, slush, ice, and cold dry highways.If you use your car to tow or haul heavy items, you will want to check the load index of the tire. The larger the number, the more weight the tire can tolerate without performance suffering. Next to the load index will be a letter which represents the Speed Rating. The letters are not in order; however, the lowest rating is a Q which represents a test speed of up to 100 mph. It is NEVER recommended to exceed posted speed limits on the roads you drive.
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Other information you may find useful is the tire warranty. Some tires do not have a warranty (like winter tires and some high performance tires). In general, touring tires will have a higher tread life warranty. The reason is because the tires are made of a harder rubber and do not wear away as quickly. Since they are made of a harder rubber, though, some performance is lost for cornering and wet weather traction is also sacrificed.If you have a warranty claim, you will pay a prorated price for your next set of tires based on how long your old tires lasted compared to how long they were expected to last.
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Finally, consider the look of the tire. Personally, I like an all black tire. Some people like tires with a white wall. Other people like raised white letters on their tires. When shopping for tires, be sure to select a tire style that fits you and your cars personality. Be aware that some tires can be mounted in more than one way. For example, a tire with raised white letters may be able to be installed so that the lettering is towards the vehicle showing a smooth black tire towards the outside.

1. Raise the front of the vehicle using the floor jack and rest the vehicle on the jack stands. Remove the tire and wheel assembly using the lug wrench. Loosen the caliper bleeder screw on the top of the brake caliper.
2. Insert the screwdriver between the inner brake pad and the rotor and pull on the handle, causing the inner pad to push the caliper piston back into its bore. Close and tighten the bleeder screw. Remove the two slider bolts securing the caliper to its mounting bracket using a socket.
3. Lift the caliper off the rotor. Remove the pads from the mounting bracket.
4. Install the new pads on the mounting bracket in the same position as they were before being removed. Lower the caliper over the rotor, align the two holes and insert the slider bolts and tighten with a socket.
5. Install the wheel and tire assembly and tighten with the lug wrench. Lift the hood and check the fluid level in the master cylinder and fill as needed. Start the engine and pump the brake pedal 10 times before attempting to drive.