Changing fuel filter...

[CJ]

...anyone done it? If so, would you suggest tackling it from up top or underneath? I remeber trying to change the fuel filer on the GS (from above) and it was very awkward to get at with a spanner, in the end, I left it to the mechanic.

CJ

[Mustang]

Never did it myself.
The manual says you can get access by removing the battery and air intake pipe.
Precautions are to disconnect the battery (which you'll have to do anyway to get access), and depressurize the fuel line -to do this I believe you have to access the fuel line at the fuel pump (under the rear seats).
Otherwise you are likely to get petrol spraying out (probably best done when engine is cold, just to be on the safe side. You might be able to contain the spill with a rag, not sure!
I'd be interested to know how you get on. Last time I asked mitsi the price was ~€27 for a filter.

[CJ]

I saw the procedure in the manual alright but I still found it messy to undertake at the time. Having hands like a 10 year old child would have been an advantage!

CJ

[gino]

Did mine about six months ago, so i dont remember every detail, but i didnt depressurize the fuel line, and i dont recall any petrol spill, or very little anyway, the only petrol there will be is whatever is in the filter, the line isnt under any pressure when the engine is off.
It was easy to remove the old one, except i had to use an impact wrench to remove the top nut which holds the fuel line you can see from above, mine was very tight. Then i removed the bracket holding the filter(two bolts), got under the car and removed the feed line.
To install the new one i connected the two fuel lines first, bottom and top. Then i had to get help, i needed someone to hold the filter against the bulkhead from above while i got under the car and replaced the bottom holding bolt of the bracket clamp, the i did the top one from above.
Started the car and checked for any leaks.
That was about it i think, hope it helps.

[CJ]

Thanks gino, I thought it might be a bit on the fiddly side alright.

CJ