How To Replace The Fuel Filter On A 99 6.5 Turbo Diesel
 

the guy i work with needs to replace the fuel filter in his 99 3500 Chevy with a 6.5 in it. how hard is it to replace and can someone get me a step by step instructions for him.

thanks

Benjamin

This help any?
Changing a Fuel Filter on a GM 6.5 Diesel
When you're done, turn the key on for thirteen seconds.
Turn it off and back on again for thirteen seconds.
What this does is allow the electric fuel pump to start
pumping fuel into the now dry fuel bowl. Then crank it.
It will start. You won't need to prime and bleed and crap.

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Changing a Fuel Filter on a GM 6.5 Diesel

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1998 H1 - The Fuel filter is on the right and the fuel pump is on the left.


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Showing the Long and Short Alignment Slots.



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Notice the slots in the fuel Bowl

• Turn the engine off
• On 1999's and newer: Loosen the two screws that hold the CTIS compressor in place.
• On 1999's and newer: Move the CTIS compressor forward towards the radiators to give yourself room. The silver cylinder with a black round cap in the center is the fuel filter assembly.
• Clean up the area surrounding the filter and retaining ring.
• Unscrew the black cap that encircles the entire assembly. If it's really tough to turn just use a strap wrench or an oil filter wrench. If it still won't loosen use a screwdriver and a hammer to tap the retaining ring in a counter clockwise direction to loosen it a bit.
• Clean off all the dirt on the retaining ring and filter housing threads.
• Coat the retaining ring threads with grease.
• Remove the old fuel filter by grabbing the white tabs and pulling directly up and out.
• Look at the new fuel filter. There's one wide alignment slot on the filter that fits over the wide 'tooth' on the canister filter holder. These must be lined up.
• Slowly put the fuel filter in by pushing it straight down. It doesn't turn or twist, just goes straight in. Remember to line the tooth and the slot up. If you pull it out and put it in a couple of times it's possible to screwup the black sealing O ring. You will usually have to get another new filter.
• Screw on the retaining ring and tighten it with your hand, not a wrench.
• Start the engine and check for any leaking. If it doesn't start, then just loosen the very top black air purge cap 1/4 turn and try starting the engine again.

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Seal on the fuel filter. - Grease the threads on the retaining ring.

cool thanks. i'll pass this information along to him :U: