Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Cautions and Warnings in the beginning of this section
Disconnect the negative battery cable
Relieve the fuel system pressure (See: Fuel Pressure Relieving)
Raise the vehicle
Fuel filter-4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L engines
Clean all the fuel filter connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel lines in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system
Disconnect the threaded fittings from the fuel filter
Cap the fuel lines in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination
Slide the fuel filter from the bracket
Inspect the fuel line O-rings for cuts, nicks, swelling, or distortion
Replace the O-rings if necessary.
To Install:
Slide the fuel filter into the bracket
Remove the caps from the fuel lines
Connect the threaded fittings to the fuel filter and tighten the fittings
Torque to: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
Tighten the fuel filter bracket bolt
Torque to: 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm)
Lower the vehicle
Tighten the fuel filler cap
Connect the negative battery cable
Use the following procedure in order to inspect for leaks:
Turn on the ignition, with the engine off, for 2 seconds
Turn off the ignition for 10 seconds
Turn on the ignition, with the engine off
Inspect for fuel leaks
Install the engine sight shield
Test drive the vehicle to confirm the repairs
Fuel Filter
Removal & Installation
To Remove:
Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Cautions and Warnings in the beginning of this section
Disconnect the negative battery cable
Relieve the fuel system pressure (See: Fuel Pressure Relieving)
Raise the vehicle
Fuel filter-4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L engines
Clean all the fuel filter connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel lines in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system
Disconnect the threaded fittings from the fuel filter
Cap the fuel lines in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination
Slide the fuel filter from the bracket
Inspect the fuel line O-rings for cuts, nicks, swelling, or distortion
Replace the O-rings if necessary.
To Install:
Slide the fuel filter into the bracket
Remove the caps from the fuel lines
Connect the threaded fittings to the fuel filter and tighten the fittings
Torque to: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
Tighten the fuel filter bracket bolt
Torque to: 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm)
Lower the vehicle
Tighten the fuel filler cap
Connect the negative battery cable
Use the following procedure in order to inspect for leaks:
Turn on the ignition, with the engine off, for 2 seconds
Turn off the ignition for 10 seconds
Turn on the ignition, with the engine off
Inspect for fuel leaks
Install the engine sight shield
Test drive the vehicle to confirm the repairs
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