How to change fuel filter

roscoe · March 1st, 2007, 12:13 AM

been looking around for any write-ups but no look

Tony_90fox · March 1st, 2007, 12:18 AM

I will say one thing...Make sure you disengage the fuel cutoff button. then turn the key and see if the fuel pump comes on. If you have a hatch back, it is in the hatch behind the trim right by the hatch striker. I was swapping mine out and got gas on my face... Other than that. it is just taking lines off and putting them back on.

roscoe · March 1st, 2007, 12:25 AM

how do you disengage it do you just unplug it or is there a fuse to cut off power to the pump

mikebert · March 1st, 2007, 12:31 AM

The inline filter? Here's a write up.

1. Depressurize the system.
2. Run all the gas out of the lines.
3. Put the rear end up on jacks.
4. Using the Ford fuel line tools, slip off the oil filter.
5. Put the new one on.

Done. Re-enable the inertia swtich, re pressurize the system.

Tony_90fox · March 1st, 2007, 12:32 AM

It has been about a year, but i think you just push it in. I am not for sure though, i forget....if you cannot push it in then take it off. you will know when it is off when you turn the key and do not hear your fuel pump kick on.

JBIGBOOTSY · March 1st, 2007, 10:35 AM

the filter is in front of the tank on the passerger side, there are two pull-tabs on each side, pull-em slide the lines off swap it out. wear safty glasses cause the retainer is usually full of crud.

86blkmustang · March 1st, 2007, 03:25 PM

To depressurize the fuel system, Start ur car then unhook the inertia switch in the trunk or hatch area then locate the fuel filter in front of the tank then pull the clips out of the holes of the lines then pull ur filter out then replace it and installation is reverse for removal! The clips are a pain in the ass to get out so watch them.

Stangzilla · March 1st, 2007, 07:19 PM

Is there not a schrader valve under the hood on the stock rails to depressurize the fuel system also? I have high flow rails I cant remember..

mikebert · March 2nd, 2007, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by Stangzilla

Is there not a schrader valve under the hood on the stock rails to depressurize the fuel system also? I have high flow rails I cant remember..

That wouldn't blow gas all over you?

Stangzilla · March 2nd, 2007, 12:25 AM

Na just put a rag over it and slowly push the pin with a small screw driver..

mikebert · March 2nd, 2007, 12:28 AM

Well, you can go that route, but I'd still do it the right way. Even if you use that to depressurize the system, you're going to have a lot of fuel in the lines. Wearing gasoline isn't fun.

Stangzilla · March 2nd, 2007, 05:12 PM

I love wearing gas and drinking it and smelling it and cooking with it.. I use 10w30 and vinegar on my salad...

mikebert · March 2nd, 2007, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by Stangzilla

I love wearing gas and drinking it and smelling it and cooking with it.. I use 10w30 and vinegar on my salad...

lmao. And I thought 151 kicked; I'm not interested in drinking gas.

But I seriously think 2 cycle engine exhaust is some kind of aphrodisiac for me. . .

Stangzilla · March 2nd, 2007, 06:08 PM

But I seriously think 2 cycle engine exhaust is some kind of aphrodisiac for me. . .

I have a Suzuki Quadzilla LT500R..

I feel ya man

mustangman0001 · March 4th, 2007, 11:28 AM

where is the cut off button on a 89 hatchback 5.0

mikebert · March 4th, 2007, 12:53 PM

Probably inside the backmost interior panel in the trunk, under the hatch, on the driver's side.

mustangman0001 · March 4th, 2007, 04:44 PM

thanks

March 1st, 2007, 12:13 AM	#1
roscoe Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	How to change fuel filter been looking around for any write-ups but no look

March 1st, 2007, 12:18 AM	#2
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,803 iTrader: 0 reviews	I will say one thing...Make sure you disengage the fuel cutoff button. then turn the key and see if the fuel pump comes on. If you have a hatch back, it is in the hatch behind the trim right by the hatch striker. I was swapping mine out and got gas on my face... Other than that. it is just taking lines off and putting them back on. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

March 1st, 2007, 12:32 AM	#5
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,803 iTrader: 0 reviews	It has been about a year, but i think you just push it in. I am not for sure though, i forget....if you cannot push it in then take it off. you will know when it is off when you turn the key and do not hear your fuel pump kick on. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

March 1st, 2007, 07:19 PM	#8
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is there not a schrader valve under the hood on the stock rails to depressurize the fuel system also? I have high flow rails I cant remember.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 2nd, 2007, 12:25 AM	#10
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	Na just put a rag over it and slowly push the pin with a small screw driver.. __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 1st, 2007, 12:25 AM	#3
roscoe Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	how do you disengage it do you just unplug it or is there a fuse to cut off power to the pump

March 1st, 2007, 12:31 AM	#4
mikebert Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 906 iTrader: 0 reviews	The inline filter? Here's a write up. 1. Depressurize the system. 2. Run all the gas out of the lines. 3. Put the rear end up on jacks. 4. Using the Ford fuel line tools, slip off the oil filter. 5. Put the new one on. Done. Re-enable the inertia swtich, re pressurize the system.

March 1st, 2007, 10:35 AM	#6
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	the filter is in front of the tank on the passerger side, there are two pull-tabs on each side, pull-em slide the lines off swap it out. wear safty glasses cause the retainer is usually full of crud.

March 1st, 2007, 03:25 PM	#7
86blkmustang Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seaford, Delaware Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 reviews	To depressurize the fuel system, Start ur car then unhook the inertia switch in the trunk or hatch area then locate the fuel filter in front of the tank then pull the clips out of the holes of the lines then pull ur filter out then replace it and installation is reverse for removal! The clips are a pain in the ass to get out so watch them.

March 2nd, 2007, 12:28 AM	#11
mikebert Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 906 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, you can go that route, but I'd still do it the right way. Even if you use that to depressurize the system, you're going to have a lot of fuel in the lines. Wearing gasoline isn't fun.

March 2nd, 2007, 05:12 PM	#12
Stangzilla MM Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: On my way to Baines's house!! Posts: 3,298 iTrader: 0 reviews	I love wearing gas and drinking it and smelling it and cooking with it.. I use 10w30 and vinegar on my salad... __________________ Rotating The Earth 1320 Feet At A Time!! Today, I found out that when I masturbate at night while watching internet porn I cast a huge shadow on the curtain and the entire street is able to see it.

March 4th, 2007, 11:28 AM	#15
mustangman0001 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 reviews	where is the cut off button on a 89 hatchback 5.0

March 4th, 2007, 12:53 PM	#16
mikebert Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 906 iTrader: 0 reviews	Probably inside the backmost interior panel in the trunk, under the hatch, on the driver's side.

March 4th, 2007, 04:44 PM	#17
mustangman0001 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks

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