Changing Fuel Filter

mamachala · March 25, 2005

I want to change my fuel filter, what is the best way to relieve the pressure on the fuel line? Also, after loosening the lines at the filter can I just push the lines away from the filter so I can slide the filter out of it's holder? The lines don't seem like they will move much.

Thanks

GM-Tech · March 26, 2005

Find the fuel pressure test port up front where the lines are on top of the motor. It'll have a little black cap on it. Depress the shrader valve with a rag wrapped around it. In the shop, we just take the lines loose and relieve the pressure that way. But then it's on a lift and we can jump out of the way. If you're laying on the ground doing this, you'd probably get a fuel shower.

The filter should come out of the bracket once the lines are off.

Silverado4x4 · March 31, 2005

A mechanic friend of mine said the pull the fuse for the fuel pump and crank engine for about 5 seconds this relieves the pressure, I did it and it worked for me.

Silverado4x4 · March 31, 2005

A mechanic friend of mine said the pull the fuse for the fuel pump and crank engine for about 5 seconds this relieves the pressure, I did it and it worked for me.

Silverado4x4 · March 31, 2005

How in the heck did I end up with 2 replys.

GM-Tech · March 31, 2005

A mechanic friend of mine said the pull the fuse for the fuel pump and crank engine for about 5 seconds this relieves the pressure, I did it and it worked for me.

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Yep, that'd work too. Not a bad idea.