How To Change A Fuel Filter On A 2000 Gmc Yukon Xl

How to Change the Gas Filter on a 2000 Yukon

by Gregory Crews

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THe GMC Yukon uses an in-line fuel filter to protect the engine against debris and sediments that may be in the gas tank. Once the filter gets clogged, it will need to be replaced to ensure the truck gets adept fuel economy and utilizes all the power the truck is capable of. The recommended interval for irresolute out the filter is thirty,000 to 40,000 miles. This volition ensure whatever debris and sediment that may get sucked in the fuel line does not reach the engine.

Step one

Ensure the Yukon is parked on a flat and level surface. Open the hood for admission to the engine compartment.

Step 2

Locate the fuse console behind the battery. Open the fuse panel past taking off the cover. Have the fuse for the fuel pump out by mitt.

Step iii

Start the truck and allow it to idle until it stalls. This will depressurize the fuel system. Plow the ignition to the "Off" position and take the key out. Insert the fuse dorsum in the fuse panel.

Step four

Locate the gas filter under the truck. Follow the fuel line under the truck to the driver-side front door. The filter will be tucked abroad, bolted to the frame rails.

Footstep v

Unscrew the inlet line with a line wrench. Use a second line wrench to concur the filter still. Repeat to remove the outlet line.

Stride half dozen

Unbolt the filter from the frame rail with a socket wrench. Slide the filter out from the mounting bracket.

Step 7

Position the new filter to the bracket and secure it with the socket wrench. The arrow on the filter needs to be pointing toward the front of the truck; this designates the management of the fuel flow.

Step viii

Tighten the fuel lines to the filter with a line wrench. Employ a second line wrench to hold the filter even so while tightening the line. The filter has a stationary nut for the line wrench to grip.

Footstep 9

Start the truck to circulate the fuel in the fuel lines. The truck may non commencement correct away, as at that place is air in the fuel lines. Bleed the air out by turning the ignition to the "Start" position and waiting for 3 seconds. The fuel pump will push fuel in the lines, pushing out the air. In one case the air is pushed out of the lines, the truck will start.

Allow the truck to idle for five minutes. Inspect the filter for any leaks.

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