DIY Fuel Filter 2001

[Stevegel]

My 2001 Z06 just turn 50,000 miles and it was time to swap out the fuel filter.
You'll need these, Go buy 6pc A/C & Fuel line disconnect tool set at any auto part store. kit# T70098 Also have a bowl or something to put the 1/2 cup of gas that comes out when you pull the line out. I got the fuel filter from my brother who owns a shop and cost me $32.00.
Location of the Fuel filter is on the driver side in front of the rear wheel.

Jack up the car.
1: Remove bolt, forgot what size.
2: I use a small flat head screw driver and push the taps in.Pull the line out. alittle gas will come out,
3:This is the hardess part,you be using the 3/8 quick disconnect to release the fuel line. Insert it in and push and you will feel a soft snap. You are going to be pulling the fuel filter very hard and holding on the fuel line.(gas will spill out)

4:Now you got the fuel filter remove. Remove the plastic taps on the old filter and put them on the new Filter,Put everything back.

Now don't start you car right away, Turn you key a few times to fill up the fuel fitler before you turn your car on.
p.s I was doing this on my back, if you have a lift, it would be so much easier...good luck.
oh...on another note, My fuel gauge is not acting up like it use too. you know when you have half a tank of gas and the needle say's your empty and slowly climbs up.

 

[MsSchroder]

Great pictorial! Thanks for taking the time to post that


Tammy

 

[Edmond]

Great write up!

$32 for a fuel filter hurts! :L

 

[motorman]

Great write up!

$32 for a fuel filter hurts! :L

you can thank your federal gov for that because GM had to move the FI return line from the engine compartment because the engine heat was causing excess fuel tank vapors to the fuel filter which adds to the cost of the filter.

 

[Edmond]

Where the C5 fuel filters always in that location? The C4 fuel filters were pretty easy to change, they were along the rail closer to the front and weren't expensive at all. I think they were less than $20.

 

[Ken D]

2001 Z06 Filter Change

Thanks for the fine detail and great job with the photos. Do you know if this is the same on the 03 Z06?
Thanks,
Ken

 

[e-hodges]

Im about to hit 50K in my 01 Z, will I see a message that says I have to change it or will it throw a code at 50K?
The car runs great and very strong, no gauge issues, very accurate, should I plan to change it anyway?

 

[Ken D]

Im about to hit 50K in my 01 Z, will I see a message that says I have to change it or will it throw a code at 50K?
The car runs great and very strong, no gauge issues, very accurate, should I plan to change it anyway?

I would do whats recommended prior to 50K. I havn't heard whether this filter and change is the same for Z06.