Fuel filter replacement

1995 GMC SAFARI
150,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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ANDREA BAUER
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How do you change a fuel filter for the van listed above?
Dec 26, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I attached the procedure below for you to view and a picture of the location.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

It is under the van on the frame rail. you will need a 5/8 flare nut wrench and a 7/8 open end wrench for the filter. you will also need some sockets to release the clamp that holds the filter.

Roy

REMOVAL
1. Remove fuel filler cap.
2. Remove fuel feed nuts.
3. Remove clamp bolt.
4. Remove filter and clamp.
5. Remove clamp from filter.

INSTALLATION
1. Install clamp to filter.
2. Install clamp bolt.
3. Install fuel feed nuts.
4. Install fuel filler cap.
5. Check for leaks.
Dec 27, 2018 at 4:55 AM
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