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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Optra 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Fuel Filter Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1289408 Size: SH
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Filter Replacement .

    2. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the fuel filter mounting bracket assembly bolt.
  4. Remove the fuel filter cover.
  5. Disconnect the inlet/outlet fuel lines by moving the line connector lock forward and pulling the hose off of the fuel filter tube.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1289409 Size: SH
  1. Install the new fuel filter into the retaining clamp. Note the flow direction.
  2. Install the fuel filter.
  3. Connect the inlet/outlet lines. Secure the lines with the connector lock.

    4. Object Number: 1289408 Size: SH
  4. Install the fuel filter cover.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the fuel filter mounting bracket assembly bolt with the fuel filter ground.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fuel filter mounting bracket assembly bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb ft).

  6. Connect the negative battery cable.
  7. Perform a leak test of the fuel filter.