fuel filter

GMC SONOMA
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KBK64
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I have a 1999 GMC sonoma and i want to change the fuel filter. I bought a new filter and on the box it says that the fuel system may be preasurized and to follow manufactors specs. Is there a special way that i have to replace this filter, or can i just take the old one off and put the new one on? It's a 6cyl. vortex engine. Thank you for your time, Kevin
Apr 13, 2007 at 12:53 PM
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Yeah , you can just pull off the old one, but it will spit at you......just spit back!
Apr 13, 2007 at 1:53 PM
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[quote:975bab6359="Service Writer"]Yeah , you can just pull off the old one, but it will spit at you......just spit back![/quote:975bab6359]

and if you don't like to be spit back find the relay or the pump fuse- start the engine then remove it and let it die on its own-now go attack that filter and what's out it might require a special tool to remove it-eye ball it first assess the situation than take action.

Remember No smoking and Childrens allowed while you doing this. Safety comes first before the filter.
Apr 13, 2007 at 4:27 PM
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