Changing fuel filter

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I've always taken it and had it done so,


How bad is it to change the fuel filter on my 04 termi? i know i have to get a special line disconnect tool and depressurize the system. I'm 2 months out from having elbow surgery so would this be alot of work?

thx in advance

Jz

 

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BULLITT Fuel Filter Change

Hope that helps. I have yet to do it myself.

 

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If I can do it you can do it. Just be sure you do not get fuel in your eyes, might consider wearing a face shield... High quality and small spring lock disconnect tools will help also as space is tight.

 

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Assuming is the same or similar to my 98 GT, it is not difficult at all. Go to Advance and borrow one of the fuel line disconnect tools. And yes, don't forget to relieve the fuel pressure before taking it off. I definitely didn't do that and got soaked in gas. If I were to change it again, I could probably do it in 10 minutes.

 

Tim2002GT

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I've never done it on an IRS car, but I've heard it is a pain in the a$$. Good luck!

 

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This is one of the most easy things you can do for your car. First, run the engine and while running disconnect the "fuel shut off switch" connector in your trunk (driver side behind the rear light behind the trunk interior trim.) The engine will die and pressure will be removed. There will still be some gas in the filter so when you use the disconnect tool (whole set - $8.00), put a rag over the end you are disconnecting and wear eye protection (ALWAYS wear eye protection when working under your car). Some gas will come out but not much. The rag can catch it all. Install in reverse order, hook up the "fuel shut off switch" connector. When you fire back up the car, it may take a few seconds to get the fuel back through the fuel lines to the fuel rails.

Make SURE that you put the fuel filter back in with the direction of flow the correct way (gas tank to engine). It is marked on the filter.

 

Tim2002GT

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The Independent Rear Suspension is quite a bit more obtrusive than the solid rears. It is not as easy as it sounds to change a fuel filter on a IRS Cobra.

 

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When you use the spring compressor, make sure you use the one that fits very snug, a tight fit if you will, my gt wont let me put it in backwards, its almost fool proof, be safe if you do it yourself.

 

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Tim2002GT said:

The Independent Rear Suspension is quite a bit more obtrusive than the solid rears. It is not as easy as it sounds to change a fuel filter on a IRS Cobra.

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Yea, I didn't think about that till after you first said something. That being said, I have no clue about the Cobra fuel filter change.

 

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Well I have done it and the IRS is not that much of a problem, as long as you do not have forearms like popeye you should be ok. Just do not get fuel in your eyes.

 

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an easy way to relieve fuel pressure is to give the inertia switch in the trunk a good hit with a wrench and then run the car till it dies. just remember to reset it before you want to drive the car.

 

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Uhhhh, just disconnect the inertia switch w/a flat head, comes right out, you're still going to get fuel everywhere even when you releave the pressure, its good practice though.

 

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It's not that bad on an IRS car - yes, room/clearance is an issue if you have Hulk sized arms and hands...but it's very doable with the proper fuel line disconnect tool.