GMC Terrain: Fuel / Fuel Filter Replacement (Diesel)
GMC Terrain 2018-2023 Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / 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).
Running Out of Fuel (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...
Filling the Tank (Gasoline)
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...
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