Changing Fuel Filter

**F E Knucklebuster** · 07-16-2009, 09:43 AM

I want to change the fuel filter on my 04 2500HD w/6.0 Vortec.

This may sound very basic, but I don't know the correct answer.

Since I don't have anything to bleed the pressure off, could I be causing any problems changing it without the bleeding tools?

**Z71_guy** · 07-16-2009, 10:00 AM

i never bleed it just crack it open and let it spit, or you can take the gas cap off to release the pressure in the tank

**Jimmiee** · 07-16-2009, 11:30 AM

I thought the fuel filter was in the tank on the 04??

**F E Knucklebuster** · 07-16-2009, 12:46 PM

That's what I was planning to do. Thanks.

I need to double-check but I'm about positive the filter's on the frame.

**dsfloyd** · 07-16-2009, 12:53 PM

check the frame but I think its in the tank, and then would usually be a screen more than a filter (I kind of remember checking it once before). I could be confusing it with my altima since I know that is where it is on that car.

**freddie** · 07-16-2009, 05:47 PM

On my wife's 04 Tahoe I had to buy a tool to get it off. It takes a special tool to get it off and I cant remember the name of it. Just in case you didnt know.

**ippielb** · 07-16-2009, 06:41 PM

On my 2002 and my dads 2000, it's attached to the frame with a clamp, in front of the gas tank, towards the driver. All i did, was open it up all the way, and let it all spill out. Oh and a little advise, when you're under your truck, go to the side of your filter, not directly underneath it. I ALMOST made that mistake. Haha

**Bluewater** · 07-16-2009, 10:15 PM

On my 03 it is on the frame..

**99'HEARTBEAT** · 07-16-2009, 10:23 PM

Starting with Model year 2004's,there is no Fuel filter.It has been this way Since the introduction of the high pressure returnless fuel system.

Here is a Good article about the Fuel Filters,

http://www.underhoodservice.com/Arti...n_systems.aspx

**Jimmiee** · 07-16-2009, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by 99'HEARTBEAT

If it a Late Model 2004,there is no Fuel filter.It has been this way Since the introduction of the high pressure returnless fuel system.

Here is a good article about Fuel Filters,

http://www.underhoodservice.com/Arti...n_systems.aspx

My 04 has the tank filter. Good link, thanks!