How to replace the fuel filter on a 2004 Chevy Colorado 

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Aaron McCall thanks! Indeed, they’re fun to drive too.

Glad the video could help, thanks for watching!

What are the green clips for? I didn't see u use them?

William Nelson thanks glad you found this helpful! Yes it was a bit sluggish on the throttle, but I mainly changed it because it was past due for replacement at 217 thousand miles.

Same thing happened to me last night. This morning I cut the clips off, went to O'Reilly's and picked up two replacement clips. They fit inside the existing tube/fuel line - went in easily using a hair dryer to heat the tube. Clamped them and clicked the filter in. Runs great, no leaks. Don't know how old your filter was. Mine was rusted and rotted pretty bad, and leaking a bit. I know, I shouldn't have waited this long to change it.

@@jpmacoo I ended up changing fittings as well thou where the fuel line Flex is at 180 degree angle I ended up just cutting that out and splicing using high pressure fuel line rubber style they sell at Advance for about 7:50 or foot I tried replacement line it won't Flex 180° not correctly anyways without getting kinks in it but I got it up and running I had the same issue the fuel filter was entirely rusted out and leaking at the connections

Good question. It does matter, you need to pull the fuse while the truck is on so that the fuel supply gets cut off and the engine stalls.

@@jonramirez2760 sup man. I ended up doing it but i forgot to open the gas tank cap

Johnny 155 Glad my vídeo could help! According to the Chevy owner’s manual the fuel filter should be replaced every 25,000 miles on the Colorado. Check out page 386 on this PDF my.chevrolet.com/content/dam/gmownercenter/gmna/dynamic/manuals/2004/chevrolet/colorado/2004_chevrolet_colorado_owners.pdf#page381

hey, 2007 here, so you put? to drop the tank in order to take the filter out?

Most likely, if it’s not along the fuel rail then it is inside the gas tank.

Don Juan is probably right, some newer models have it in the fuel tank so you will only be able to replace it when you change out the fuel pump assembly. But maybe take a look under the cab on the driver's side to see if you can spot the fuel filter canister. If it's not there, then it will be inside the fuel tank.

I cannot find mine on my 06 regular cab ZQ8! What is the deal?

@@ogtimmy2355 is it not under the body in front of the fuel tank?

It could be various things but it definitely wouldn't hurt to change the fuel filter first. It would also help for you to check the fuel pressure to get an idea if the filter is clogged.

Is the check engine light on? It sounds like it could be a fuel problem. I'd start by checking the fuel pressure to get an idea If the problem is the fuel filter or the fuel pump.

@@jonramirez2760 I have same problem after filling tank it acts like it's running out of gas .wtf?

How do get the clamps off ? A little verbal instruction would help other than that great 👍

The fuel filter on this truck is located on the driver's side towards the rear. If you look in the area between the cab and the rear wheel you'll find it.

You just need to press the grey tabs on the line. The lines have a tab on the top and bottom, just pinch them as you pull the line away.

Don Sal. T. I believe that’s correct for model years 2006 and up.

@@jonramirez2760 ok.. looks like I'm gonna have to buy a new tank then 😑

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