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General Motors — Primary Fuel Filter (In-Tank) Replacement

Maintenance

From a General Motors service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Before you start

  • Fuel system needs to be primed and air bled out of the lines before the engine is started

Procedure

  1. Relieve fuel pressure
  2. Remove fuel pump module from tank
  3. Remove filter from module reservoir bottom
  4. Inspect primary fuel filter for being plugged or contaminated; replace as necessary
  5. Install filter on bottom of module reservoir
  6. Install fuel pump module in the tank
  7. Check filter for proper installation and check for fuel leaks

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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