GMC Terrain: Fuel / Fuel Filter Replacement (Diesel)
Warning
Diesel fuel is flammable. It could
start a fire if something ignites it,
and people could be burned. Do
not let it get on hot engine parts,
and keep matches or other
ignition sources away.
The fuel filter is on the passenger
side, in front of the rear tire.
- Drain any water from the filter.
See “Removing Water from the
Fuel Filter” in Water in Fuel
(Diesel).
Keep the engine off until the
procedure is completed.
- Apply the parking brake.

FWD Shown, AWD Similar
- Remove the filter element cap
by turning it counterclockwise.
- Remove the filter element and
o-rings. If there is any dirt on
the filter sealing surface, clean
it off.
- Install the new filter element
and o-rings.
- Reinstall and tighten the filter
cap to the housing.
- Use the fuel filter priming
procedure to prime the fuel
filter. See “Fuel Priming” in
Water in Fuel (Diesel).
- Start the engine and let it idle
for five minutes. Check the fuel
filter and air bleed valve for
leaks.
- Reset the fuel filter monitor.
See Driver Information Center
(DIC) (Base and Midlevel) or Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel).
Warning
Diesel fuel is flammable. It could
start a fire if something ignites it,
and people could be burned. Do
not let it get on hot engine parts,
and keep matches or other
ignition sources away...
Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the
fuel pump island...
Other information:
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
stop as soon as possible and inflate
the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label...
Automatic Dimming Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic
dimming outside mirror on the driver
side. The mirror will adjust for the
glare of headlamps behind you.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts
to a preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse), if enabled...