2000 Blazer fuel filter replacement procedure

I am hoping to find the correct procedure for replacing the fuel filter, in my 2000 Blazer LT (4WD), without getting a face full of gasoline. I know that the system pressure must be bled down first. I own a set of disconnect wrenches for the quick disconnect on the outlet side of the filter, and flare wrenches for the inlet side. My questions are:
1 - Does it matter which side is disconnected first?
2 - Does the filter just slide out of the plastic retainer bracket, once the lines are disconnected?
3 - Is there a way to stop the fuel from leaking out of the supply line (tank sided), while replacing this filter?
4 - How fast do I have to work to prevent a lot of gas from leaking on the floor?
Thanks in advance for your help!

John

You unscrew the screw in fitting and put a catch basin under it to bleed the system of pressure and fuel.

It will drain until the lines are empty.

Just take your time backing the fitting out and when it starts to drip, let it drain for two minutes and then back it out a bit more.

wear eye goggles if u have never done it before.
gas burns the eyes.

I have a 99 blazer and I have a fitting on the tank side, and a plastic quick connect on the motor side.

I haven't done this yet, but BlazerLT got me thinking that if I pop the gas cap, loosen the fitting side little-by-little to let the gas out and catch what ever drops, then pull the quick connect.....

Hmmm thought I had to release the pressure at the fuel rail in engine compartment...this seems easier...

Thanks for the info!

I'm assuming that the filter just slides out of the bracket? Should the bracket hold down screw be loosened to make it easier for the filter to slide out?

Once again, thanks for your help.

John





You unscrew the screw in fitting and put a catch basin under it to bleed the system of pressure and fuel.

It will drain until the lines are empty.

Just take your time backing the fitting out and when it starts to drip, let it drain for two minutes and then back it out a bit more.

The bracket is held in place by a clamping type mechanism that is held by the brake lines above it.

You will have to remove the whole bracket to get the filter out.