When to replace fuel filter on GMC Sonoma?
The GMC Sonoma is GMC’s light-duty truck. This truck uses an in-line fuel filter to pull the debris and sediment out of the fuel as it is pushed to the engine from the fuel tank. Replacing this filter will help to improve fuel economy and also increase engine performance. The recommended interval for replacement is 30,000 miles.
How do you change out a fuel pump?
The filter should also be replaced when changing out the fuel pump. Park the truck on a flat and level surface. Ensure the wheels are chocked and the parking brake is set. Open the hood for access to the fuse panel behind the battery. Open the fuse panel and pull the fuel pump relay. The relays will be labeled for easy identification.
Where is the fuel filter on a truck?
The filter is located by the driver side underneath the truck. Following the fuel line coming out of the fuel tank will also help you to find the filter. Loosen the outlet line from the filter by holding the stationary nut on the filter with a line wrench. Loosen the nut on the fuel line with a second wrench.
Where is the fuel pump relay on a truck?
Open the hood for access to the fuse panel behind the battery. Open the fuse panel and pull the fuel pump relay. The relays will be labeled for easy identification. Start the truck. Allow the truck to idle until it stalls. This will depressurize the fuel system.
The GMC Sonoma is GMC’s light-duty truck. This truck uses an in-line fuel filter to pull the debris and sediment out of the fuel as it is pushed to the engine from the fuel tank. Replacing this filter will help to improve fuel economy and also increase engine performance. The recommended interval for replacement is 30,000 miles.
The filter is located by the driver side underneath the truck. Following the fuel line coming out of the fuel tank will also help you to find the filter. Loosen the outlet line from the filter by holding the stationary nut on the filter with a line wrench. Loosen the nut on the fuel line with a second wrench.
How do you remove a fuel line from a filter?
Loosen the outlet line from the filter by holding the stationary nut on the filter with a line wrench. Loosen the nut on the fuel line with a second wrench. Pull the inlet line off by separating the tabs on the quick disconnect fitting. Pull it away from the filter. Unbolt the mounting bracket with a socket wrench.
Open the hood for access to the fuse panel behind the battery. Open the fuse panel and pull the fuel pump relay. The relays will be labeled for easy identification. Start the truck. Allow the truck to idle until it stalls. This will depressurize the fuel system.
Why does my son’s GMC Sonoma not start?
I have a huge favor and I’m stuck my son has a 2003 gmc Sonoma pulled into our driveway went to start it back up it would not start checked everything and it seem to be the fuel pump so we purchased a new fuel pump and we still can’t get it to start we have replaced the control module and it still won’t start any buddy have any ideas
The filter should also be replaced when changing out the fuel pump. Park the truck on a flat and level surface. Ensure the wheels are chocked and the parking brake is set. Open the hood for access to the fuse panel behind the battery. Open the fuse panel and pull the fuel pump relay. The relays will be labeled for easy identification.
I have a huge favor and I’m stuck my son has a 2003 gmc Sonoma pulled into our driveway went to start it back up it would not start checked everything and it seem to be the fuel pump so we purchased a new fuel pump and we still can’t get it to start we have replaced the control module and it still won’t start any buddy have any ideas
What happens if you replace the fuel pump?
– Bed has no affect on pump circuit. Also if you had to replace the connector for the new PUMP MODULE, (i hope) make sure color code is correct, some dont match up. Read instructions again! Be sure the four wire connectors are making good contact.
Where does the fuel pump go in a truck?
Searched forever for an answer. It turns out that in order to remove the bed of the truck, you must disconnect the ground for the fuel pump, which attaches in the rear on the drivers side. IIRC it ran either in or alongside the harness for the tail light wiring. Once I hooked that back up, my truck started right up.
What kind of engine does a 1995 Sonoma have?
I’ve got a 1995 Sonoma with the 2.2 and it suddenly quit while I was driving on the interstate at about 70 mph. I got it home via AAA and found I had plenty of fuel pump pressure as well as spark.