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Location of fuel filter

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asburydan

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Need to know where fuel filter is on 2009 GT and if changing it is a DIY for someone who does some mechanical stuff. Thanks.
 

Swarzkopf

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http://www.mylrs.com/blogs/lrs/archive/2008/12/22/05-09-s197-mustang-fuel-filter-install.aspx

Easy as pie.
 

chgovfk

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OH man - I haven't changed mine and I now have 26k on my 07'.....but it looks easy
 

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It actually is easy as pie. Just remember to prime the fuel system by the turning the key to on and off position about 3-4 times before restarting the engine.
 
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GoneFord

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chgovfk said:
OH man - I haven't changed mine and I now have 26k on my 07'.....but it looks easy
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Ouch, neither have I. Not good. It's the simple stuff that slips our minds most easily.
 

chgovfk

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Planning on getting to it in the nxt couple days.....will report on what happens
 

chgovfk

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Thought I would just quick note that it changed out simply enough .....but man getting that 'clamp' that holds the fuel filter to move 'spread' wasn't that easy - I basically just 'left' it on and 'pushed' the filter on out....fuel line clipped back on and off w/no problem ( I made sure to run the car - check for leaks before button up) - I cleaned my throttle body out as well (this was easy to) and I have to admit - the car runs way better - did the cabin filter/ oil / fuel filter / air filter / fuel injection cleaner - 91 octane gas ....re-loaded my 'tune' ( made sure of adjustments) - and for some reason the dang thing runs like a bat out of H E dbl hockey sticks .....now...
 

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SpartaPerformance said:
It actually is easy as pie. Just remember to prime the fuel system by the turning the key to on and off position about 3-4 times before restarting the engine.
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Plus it's also a good idea to bleed off the pressure prior to removing the old filter....
 
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