Fuel filter installation?

1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
200,247 MILES • 5.3L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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19RICHARD81
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When I took off the old in line fuel filter the word out was facing the tank, so I installed the new one the same way. My question is, shouldn’t the word out that is stamped on the filter be facing the motor?
Nov 3, 2024 at 11:28 PM
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Yes, the word out should face the engine. Here is the correct way to install the fuel filter. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.

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Nov 4, 2024 at 12:31 PM
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