fuel filter problems

DangStang · 01-28-2006, 01:37 PM

I have a 99 GT.
Trying to replace the fuel filter. Should be an easy job...
I can't get the filter detached from the fuel lines.
I pulled the clips, released the pressure as recommended, but can't get it disconnected. Pulling doesn't work.
Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?

HOOLS96GT · 01-29-2006, 01:05 PM

did the fuel filter have metal clips on it or were they white plastic horseshoe clips? if metel you need a fuel line removal tool size 5/16s i think or if plastic clips should come off. good luck

96 gt motor out heads at machine shop coming along slowly.

" we dont burn rubber we make it beg for mursey"

DangStang · 01-29-2006, 03:36 PM

I have the metal clips. Sounds like I need a special tool. Thanks!

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 02-08-2006, 04:17 PM

Your car has duckbill type line locks and you need to use a fuel line lock release tool. About 8 bucks at any auto parts store. Do not try and seperate them by yanking on them, you ruin the locks and it is a pain in the arse to replace the fuel lines.

DangStang · 03-08-2006, 10:06 PM

Thanks for the help.
Bought the tool and it worked like a charm.

2006 gt · 01-06-2009, 06:13 PM

I NEED TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ON MY 2006 MUSTANG GT. ANYONE REALLY KNOW THE EXACT PROCEDURE? AS I HAVE HEARD OF THERE ARE A FEW DIFFERENT VARIATIONS OF THE SAME PROTOCOL.

01-28-2006, 01:37 PM	#1
DangStang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3	fuel filter problems I have a 99 GT. Trying to replace the fuel filter. Should be an easy job... I can't get the filter detached from the fuel lines. I pulled the clips, released the pressure as recommended, but can't get it disconnected. Pulling doesn't work. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?

01-29-2006, 01:05 PM	#2
HOOLS96GT IRISHMOTORSPORTS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: lake george ny Posts: 10	Re: fuel filter problems did the fuel filter have metal clips on it or were they white plastic horseshoe clips? if metel you need a fuel line removal tool size 5/16s i think or if plastic clips should come off. good luck 96 gt motor out heads at machine shop coming along slowly. " we dont burn rubber we make it beg for mursey"

01-29-2006, 03:36 PM	#3
DangStang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3	Re: fuel filter problems I have the metal clips. Sounds like I need a special tool. Thanks!

02-08-2006, 04:17 PM	#4
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	Re: fuel filter problems Your car has duckbill type line locks and you need to use a fuel line lock release tool. About 8 bucks at any auto parts store. Do not try and seperate them by yanking on them, you ruin the locks and it is a pain in the arse to replace the fuel lines. __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

03-08-2006, 10:06 PM	#5
DangStang Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3	Re: fuel filter problems Thanks for the help. Bought the tool and it worked like a charm.

01-06-2009, 06:13 PM	#6
2006 gt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1	Re: fuel filter problems I NEED TO REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER ON MY 2006 MUSTANG GT. ANYONE REALLY KNOW THE EXACT PROCEDURE? AS I HAVE HEARD OF THERE ARE A FEW DIFFERENT VARIATIONS OF THE SAME PROTOCOL.

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