Mustang V8-4.6L (2009)
Fuel Supply Line: Service and Repair
Fuel Lines
Fuel Lines
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component.
Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any
fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent
accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be
ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or
fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious personal injury.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fuel system pressure.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Remove the LH front tire and wheel.
5. Remove the LH front splash shield.
6. Disconnect the fuel jumper tube-to-front fuel tube spring lock coupling.
7. Remove the bolt and the fuel tube bundle bracket.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
8. Remove the 2 fuel tube bundle shield bolts.
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To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
9. Remove the 2 fuel tube bundle shield nuts.
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To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
10. Remove the pin-type retainer and the fuel tube bundle shield.
11. Remove the fuel tube bundle pin-type retainer.
12. Disconnect the front fuel tube-to-fuel filter quick connect coupling.
13. NOTE: Some residual fuel may remain in the fuel tubes. Upon removal, carefully drain into a suitable container.
Remove the front fuel tube.
14. Disconnect the rear fuel tube-to-fuel filter quick connect coupling.
15. Remove the nuts and the 2 fuel tube bundle retainers.
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To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
16. Remove 2 nuts, 1 bolt and the LH fuel tank deflector.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
17. Remove the rear seat cushion.
