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Old 09-06-2009, 06:33 PM
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IS there anything special I have to do before I replace my fuel filter. Or do I just unscrew it and then press on the top to prime it?
 
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Old 09-06-2009, 06:43 PM
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Be sure to clean the water in fuel sensor.
 
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Old 09-06-2009, 06:48 PM
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Unplug the wif sensor first. Sometimes it is easier to remove the inner fender liner. It is on my truck anyway.

Danny has a good write-up here:

https://www.dieselbombers.com/chevy-...placement.html
 
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unscrew the bleed screw too to make the pumping easier.
 
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Old 09-06-2009, 06:54 PM
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Naw I never touch my bleed screw. I run out of fuel all the time.
 
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thanks guys I knew it was easy just wanted to make sure. would a dirty fuel filter make my engine light come on?
 
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Old 09-06-2009, 07:29 PM
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Old 09-06-2009, 07:34 PM
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Hey Danno. Let's go drink some Beer!
 
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Old 09-06-2009, 07:36 PM
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do I need to disconnect the batteries to reset the computer since my engine light is on?
 
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Old 09-06-2009, 08:13 PM
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Because you replaced the filter, the light should go out after 5 good key trips.
 
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