Fuel filter change question.

[Mr45]

When I take the filter off, (under driver side frame rail, by ABS comp.), will the tank just drain right out, or is there some kind of check valve in there?

('01 5.3 2wd)

 

[Max]

Only a small amount of fuel will come out. I usually leave the truck running and pull the fuel pump fuse, or let it sit with the cap off for a bit. Cutting power to the pump is the best option if you don't enjoy fuel to the face.

 

[BOSS]

Ya, x2 on pulling the pump fuse while runningI pulled mine with a big towel so gas wouldn't get everywhere - tossed the towel. More comes out than you think....I kinda got high under the truck LOL!

They key to SFT (start first time) is to turn the key to run, listen for the pump that should come on and prime the line. Don't start it. Turn it back off and repeat 2x. Then start. Presto.



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[YNOT]

I caught all mine with a shirt.

.......oh did i mention i was wearing it at the time....lol.

 

[Tribalbreak]

i just had a bunch of shop rags under it and cracked the line and let some drain out... not to bad though and nothing shot out at me

 

[yooformula]

mine has so much damm rust on the nut I couldnt even budge it. looks pretty straightforward except for getting that damm clip off the front of the filter.

 

[Tribalbreak]

mine had no clip. just 2 stright threaded ends... they do make a tool for the clip though