Hey all,
I have to change the fuel filter on my 2000 Silverado 1500 Z71 5.3l. According to my Haynes manual it's on the frame rail near the tank on passenger side. Is this a DIYer project? It looks pretty simple and straight forward so are there any pitfalls that I should look for? I have done many a fuel filter on older vehicles, but never one not under the hood.
TIA, Derek
Its real imple just be carefull when you undo the first line and the pressure releases....It will spray a little bit...But other than that its a no brainer.... Steve C
Thanks Steve. I am off to get a filter and will repost when I am finished. Thanks again,
Derek
There is a pressure relief valve located on the throttle body assembly. Just relieve the pressure and you won't have any spray when you remove the fuel filter. I have the same truck and it was very easy to change and I didn't spill any gas in the process...
PS. The Haynes manual shows the pressure relief valve location
-Jeff
Steve,
$110 to have done at the dealer. I spent $12 on a NAPA gold FF and it is definitely retard work. BTW, it's on the drivers side, inner frame rail right in the middle of front/rear tire.
Derek
yep Steve C
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