Fuel filter where ?
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Fuel filter where ?
I am a new 2003 owner with 73k miles. I want to change the fuel filter but after casual look I can not find it. I have had people tell me that its under the metal gas tank shield, some tell me that its in the fuel tank, and others say that I must remove one of the under body fiberglass panels and it moutned to the drivers side frame rail. Can anyone te3ll me where the 03 filter is?
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driver side up on the frame by rear wheel.
kind of a PITA but if you have a disconnect tool its not to bad you may need to remove it from the mount to get one side undone. Make sure you relieve pressure and cover with a rag so you don't wear to much. Its pretty easy once you see it
kind of a PITA but if you have a disconnect tool its not to bad you may need to remove it from the mount to get one side undone. Make sure you relieve pressure and cover with a rag so you don't wear to much. Its pretty easy once you see it
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driver side up on the frame by rear wheel.
kind of a PITA but if you have a disconnect tool its not to bad you may need to remove it from the mount to get one side undone. Make sure you relieve pressure and cover with a rag so you don't wear to much. Its pretty easy once you see it
kind of a PITA but if you have a disconnect tool its not to bad you may need to remove it from the mount to get one side undone. Make sure you relieve pressure and cover with a rag so you don't wear to much. Its pretty easy once you see it
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If your 2003 is built after November 25th 2002 with a VIN after 114930 (last six digits) it has the FFS (I call it Fu**ed Fuel System) that is on top of the gas tank accessible only with no replaceable fuel filter. You have to pull the tank out then pull the pump out and again its a non replaceable filter on the pump itself.
Here is how the FSS works and all parts:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...el+Tank+System
Here is how the FSS works and all parts:
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...el+Tank+System
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Service VME - New FFS Fuel System #PI00918 - (Feb 27, 2003)
Service VME - New FFS fuel system
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When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.
SERVICE VME
This is a service VME concerning 2003 model year Corvettes and the new FFS fuel system. Starting on November 25, 2002 with vehicle identification number 35111542, the Corvette began using a new fuel system that consists of new tank and fuel line assemblies. This new fuel system will be identified on the service parts identification label during the 2003 model year with the RPO FFS. There are a number of differences between the original design and this system. Technicians should refer to the 2003 model year service information before performing diagnostics or repairs. Care must be taken when ordering service parts to ensure that they are ordered for the correct system.
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The style of filter changed in 99...moving from a stand alone filter, to a integrated fuel filter/pressure regulator assembly. Prior to 99, the location on the rear right frame rail was the same, but it was a filter only. It then changed again in February of 2003. Here's a portion of the TSB below(already posted by ZO6Supercharged):
Service VME - New FFS Fuel System #PI00918 - (Feb 27, 2003)
Service VME - New FFS fuel system
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When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.
SERVICE VME
This is a service VME concerning 2003 model year Corvettes and the new FFS fuel system. Starting on November 25, 2002 with vehicle identification number 35111542, the Corvette began using a new fuel system that consists of new tank and fuel line assemblies. This new fuel system will be identified on the service parts identification label during the 2003 model year with the RPO FFS. There are a number of differences between the original design and this system. Technicians should refer to the 2003 model year service information before performing diagnostics or repairs. Care must be taken when ordering service parts to ensure that they are ordered for the correct system.
Service VME - New FFS Fuel System #PI00918 - (Feb 27, 2003)
Service VME - New FFS fuel system
.
When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.
SERVICE VME
This is a service VME concerning 2003 model year Corvettes and the new FFS fuel system. Starting on November 25, 2002 with vehicle identification number 35111542, the Corvette began using a new fuel system that consists of new tank and fuel line assemblies. This new fuel system will be identified on the service parts identification label during the 2003 model year with the RPO FFS. There are a number of differences between the original design and this system. Technicians should refer to the 2003 model year service information before performing diagnostics or repairs. Care must be taken when ordering service parts to ensure that they are ordered for the correct system.
Good post! Now I know what FFS stands for...
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The style of filter changed in 99...moving from a stand alone filter, to a integrated fuel filter/pressure regulator assembly. Prior to 99, the location on the rear right frame rail was the same, but it was a filter only. It then changed again in February of 2003. Here's a portion of the TSB below(already posted by ZO6Supercharged):
Service VME - New FFS Fuel System #PI00918 - (Feb 27, 2003)
Service VME - New FFS fuel system
.
When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.
SERVICE VME
This is a service VME concerning 2003 model year Corvettes and the new FFS fuel system. Starting on November 25, 2002 with vehicle identification number 35111542, the Corvette began using a new fuel system that consists of new tank and fuel line assemblies. This new fuel system will be identified on the service parts identification label during the 2003 model year with the RPO FFS. There are a number of differences between the original design and this system. Technicians should refer to the 2003 model year service information before performing diagnostics or repairs. Care must be taken when ordering service parts to ensure that they are ordered for the correct system.
Service VME - New FFS Fuel System #PI00918 - (Feb 27, 2003)
Service VME - New FFS fuel system
.
When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.
SERVICE VME
This is a service VME concerning 2003 model year Corvettes and the new FFS fuel system. Starting on November 25, 2002 with vehicle identification number 35111542, the Corvette began using a new fuel system that consists of new tank and fuel line assemblies. This new fuel system will be identified on the service parts identification label during the 2003 model year with the RPO FFS. There are a number of differences between the original design and this system. Technicians should refer to the 2003 model year service information before performing diagnostics or repairs. Care must be taken when ordering service parts to ensure that they are ordered for the correct system.
if I was given bad info I don't want to repeat it.
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