Fuel filter

Tiny
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Where is fuel filter?
Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 11:55 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The location of the fuel filter is in the diagrams below here is a guide to help walk you through the steps and a video to show you how to remove the fuel lines.

https://youtu.be/Boi0DPXVHbM

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Sunday, February 20th, 2011 AT 11:59 PM
Tiny
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It's mounted near the tank, under the car.

https://www.2carpros.com/images/external/87559136.gif
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Monday, February 21st, 2011 AT 12:00 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the quick response. Is this something that should be done by a tech
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Monday, February 21st, 2011 AT 12:11 AM
Tiny
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Not necessarily but you do need a special tool to get the lines off and watch your eyes with the fuel spray.
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Monday, February 21st, 2011 AT 12:13 AM
Tiny
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Thanks you very much I love this site
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Monday, February 21st, 2011 AT 12:19 AM
Tiny
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Monday, February 21st, 2011 AT 12:22 AM
Tiny
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Where is and how do u change the fuel filter on a 2001 ford mustang gt? Just bought it and want to due some routing maintenance.
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 AT 8:54 PM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_ff_36.jpg



REMOVAL

WARNING: FUEL SUPPLY LINES ON ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTED ENGINES WILL REMAIN PRESSURIZED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN. FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED PRIOR TO FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR A FIRE HAZARD.

Disconnect the battery.
Relieve the fuel system pressure.
Raise the vehicle.
Disconnect the filter push connect fittings.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_ff1_15.jpg



Unsnap the filter from the bracket and remove.

INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals_alldata.htm
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 AT 8:54 PM (Merged)
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Where is the fuel filter located?
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 AT 8:54 PM (Merged)
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The fuel filter is mounted in line, it is on the passengers side, below the trunk area, next to the fuel tank.
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 AT 8:54 PM (Merged)

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