How do you change fuel filter on a 2007 Pontiac wave hatchback

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In front of the fuel tank. You must access it from beneath the car.

Hey Justin, your fuel filter is a NON-SERVICEABLE filter.. there is nothing you can do. Changing the fuel pump(it has a filter on it)
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Remove the back seat,,there should be a "trap door" in there-in the top of the gas tank... disconnect the battery first, then remove the fuel pump..

The filter will be a part of the fuel pump in the fuel tank.

You would probably need to change leads as well and or run an injector cleaner through and take a long drive to get it through nice. Pretty shaw leads though.

Hi located under the back seat - beneath a black platic plate- is the fuel pump unit. When this unit is remived u will find the fuel filter inside of it- causion is advised wen taking this unit appart if a clip breaks, as it is platic, u f@kd.

New spark plugs or coils, wires, cap, oil change, fuel filter, change transmission fluid, coolant fluid. air filter

No real answer to the first half of your question, but I do know that when you are revving the engine to 5,000 rpm in neutral you are hitting the engine's rev limit. It is most likely not related to your original complaint.

Look here:
http://www.fixya.com/cars/t2108917-trying_find_fuel_filter_in_2006_hyundai

It's the same location for Hyundai 2006 (new model - berline), 2007,2008,2009 and even 2010.

the fuel filter is located in the fuel tank and is part of the fuel pump module. it is a non-servicibale item