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Truck wont start . suspect fuel pump or filter, will take off bed to replace pump rather than drop fuel tank (im doing this in my front yard and no ramps) but where is fuel filter on this truck?

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Fuel Filter Removal & Installation To Remove:

  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Cautions and Warnings in the beginning of this section
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable
  3. Relieve the fuel system pressure (See: Fuel Pressure Relieving)
  4. Raise the vehicle Fuel filter-4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L engines truck wont start . suspect fuel pump or filter, - 9308kg55.gif

  5. Clean all the fuel filter connections and the surrounding areas before disconnecting the fuel lines in order to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system
  6. Disconnect the threaded fittings from the fuel filter
  7. Cap the fuel lines in order to prevent possible fuel system contamination
  8. Slide the fuel filter from the bracket
  9. Inspect the fuel line O-rings for cuts, nicks, swelling, or distortion
  10. Replace the O-rings if necessary.
To Install:
  1. Slide the fuel filter into the bracket
  2. Remove the caps from the fuel lines
  3. Connect the threaded fittings to the fuel filter and tighten the fittings
    • Torque to: 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
  4. Tighten the fuel filter bracket bolt
    • Torque to: 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm)
  5. Lower the vehicle
  6. Tighten the fuel filler cap
  7. Connect the negative battery cable
  8. Use the following procedure in order to inspect for leaks:
    • Turn on the ignition, with the engine off, for 2 seconds
    • Turn off the ignition for 10 seconds
    • Turn on the ignition, with the engine off
    • Inspect for fuel leaks
  9. Install the engine sight shield
  10. Test drive the vehicle to confirm the repairs
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