General Motors 5.0 / 5.7 — Fuel Filter Removal and Installation

Maintenance

For the General Motors 5.0 / 5.7, from the General Motors service manual.

Procedure

1. Disconnect battery terminals starting with negative side first.
2. Turn off fuel from tank.
3. Unscrew fuel filter and discard.
4. Lubricate the o-ring on the new filter.
5. Fill filter 2/3 full with fuel before reinstalling.
6. Install new filter hand tight plus 1/2 turn.
7. Reconnect battery terminals starting with positive side.
8. Turn on the fuel from tank.

Source: General Motors service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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