Fuel Filter Change

[01z71]

I think tomorrow I'm going to tackle changing the fuel filter on the TB. Are there any special tools that I will need like a quick disconnect or just a wrench?

 

I would go outside and look but it's dark, cool, and raining.

[r8rs4lf]

Why do you feel the need to change your fuel filter so soon?

 

Late- Alex

[01z71]

I don't like to wait the full 30k -- I usually change them around 15,000 miles so they don't get crudded up.

 

I got it changed this morning. I smell of fuel pretty bad but after the drenching everything went pretty smooth.

[Envoy Fan]

I don't like to wait the full 30k -- I usually change them around 15,000 miles so they don't get crudded up.

 

I got it changed this morning.  I smell of fuel pretty bad but after the drenching everything went pretty smooth.

 

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Could you tell us what all was involved in the filter change?

[01z71]

There is one phillips screw that holds the platic bracket that clamps around the fuel filter. I took that out. Then, the hose coming from the tank and going to the engine had plastic clips that you can take a flat head screw driver and press down and the snap loose. I opened the fuel tank door to relieve pressure but a good amount of fuel still sprayed out. On my '01 Z-71 only a few drops come out using this method but oh, well I smell like fuel.

 

Slid the old filter out of the bracket and put the new in. Made sure I put the hoses on the correct sides of the new filter and re-tightened the holding bracket. Started it (which it fired on right away.) On my Z-71 it always takes a few tries for the system to re-pressurize.

 

Looked for leaks and did not have any and cleaned up and got a shower.