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:
Read these instructions completely
before saving memory positions.
To save preferred driving positions
1 and 2:
Turn the ignition on or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.A DIC welcome message may
indicate driver number 1 or 2.
Adjust all available memory
features to the desired driving
position...
The vehicle brake system consists
of two hydraulic circuits. If one
circuit is not working, the remaining
circuit can still work to stop the
vehicle. For normal braking
performance, both circuits need to
be working
This light should come on briefly
when the engine is started...