How do you remove the fuel filter from a Chevy Colorado?

Walk to the rear of the truck and remove the gas cap. This alone will be enough to remove the fuel pressure from the fuel filter. Jack up the rear axle of the Chevy Colorado and place the jack stands evenly and securely under the rear axle on both sides.

How do you change the fuel line on a Chevy Colorado?

Compress the plastic clips that are on the ends of the fuel lines with a clean rag. Then rotate the fuel lines counterclockwise one-quarter of a turn and pull the lines straight off the fuel filter. Do this to both fuel lines. The plastic clips are what hold the fuel lines to the fuel filter.

What’s the best way to replace a fuel filter?

Jack up the truck from the drivers side front. That way it will lean back and the fuel will be leaning back and away from the filter as well. Also its best if you have less than 1/4 tank of gas that way the weight of the fuel itself wont force it out of the lines themselves.

How to replace fuel filter 04-05 ( guided pictoral )?

Only about 1/4 inch. Then press the tabs in with your thumb and index finger on the backside. Then move the line back and off of the fuel filter nipple. Dont pull excessively on the line since it is plastic. Remember a little fuel is going to spill so have some shop towels ready to catch a little bit of fuel. id say like a cup or so…… 5.

When to change the fuel filter on a Chevy Colorado?

Once the gas leaves the gas tank, it will flow into the fuel filter. The inner part of the fuel filter will then catch and hold the impurities inside of the filter. Then, the clean gas will flow to the fuel injectors and into the engine. Replace the fuel filter on the Chevy Colorado models between 25,000 and 40,000 miles.