GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the upper intake manifold cover if necessary.

  2. Object Number: 55498  Size: SH
  3. Remove the fuel tank filler cap.
  4. Open the air bleed valve on top of the fuel manager/filter to release any pressure in the fuel supply system.

  5. Object Number: 55503  Size: SH
  6. Remove the element nut by turning it in a counterclockwise direction. If the nut is unable to turn by hand, a strap wrench (oil filter type) may be used to break loose the element nut.

  7. Object Number: 55505  Size: SH
  8. Remove the filter by lifting the straight up and out of the filter assembly. It is not necessary to drain fuel from the filter assembly to change the filter element since the fuel will remain in the filter assembly's cavity.

Installation Procedure

Important: Make sure the mating surface between the element assembly and the filter assembly is clean before installation.


    Object Number: 55507  Size: SH
  1. Install the new filter by aligning the widest key slot located under the element assembly cap with the widest key in the header assembly.

  2. Object Number: 55505  Size: SH
  3. Push the element, in a downwards direction until the mating surfaces make contact.
  4. Install the element nut.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the element nut securely by hand.

  6. Bleed air from fuel manager/filter. Refer to
  7. Install fuel tank filler cap.
  8. Install the upper intake manifold cover if necessary.