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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Chevy C Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.3L 🢒 In-Line Fuel Filter Replacement

In-Line Fuel Filter Replacement Exc. Cart. type

Removal Procedure

Important: If the in-line filter is plugged, the fuel tank should be inspected internally and cleaned if necessary.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .

    3. Object Number: 19209 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the fuel feed pipes at the filter.
  4. Remove the in-line fuel filter clamp attaching hardware.
  5. Remove the clamp from the filter.

Installation Procedure
  1. Remove the protective caps from the new filter.
  2. Install the clamp to the filter.
  3. Install the in-line filter clamp attaching hardware.

    4. Install in the same positions as on the old filter noting direction of fuel flow arrow.


    Object Number: 19209 Size: SH
  4. Connect the fuel feed pipe nuts to the fuel filter and tighten.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel feed pipe nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Connect the negative battery cable.
  6. Inspect for fuel leaks.
    7. 6.1. Turn ON the ignition switch for 2 seconds.
    6.2. Turn OFF the ignition switch for 10 seconds.
    6.3. Again, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    6.4. Check for fuel leaks.

In-Line Fuel Filter Replacement Exc. Cart. type 4DR Utility

Removal Procedure

Important: If the in-line filter is plugged, the fuel tank should be inspected internally and cleaned if necessary.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .

    3. Object Number: 18430 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the fuel feed pipes at the filter.
  4. Remove the in-line fuel filter clamp attaching hardware.
  5. Remove the clamp from the filter.

Installation Procedure
  1. Remove the protective caps from the new filter.
  2. Install the clamp to the filter.
  3. Install the in-line filter clamp attaching hardware.

    4. Install in the same positions as on the old filter noting direction of fuel flow arrow.


    Object Number: 18430 Size: SH
  4. Connect the fuel feed pipe nuts to the fuel filter and tighten.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel feed pipe nuts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Connect the negative battery cable.
  6. Check for fuel leaks.
    7. 6.1. Turn ON the ignition switch for 2 seconds.
    6.2. Turn OFF the ignition switch for 10 seconds.
    6.3. Again, turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    6.4. Check for fuel leaks.