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Fuel Filter replacements is a PITA

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why are you changing your filter already?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

holy smokes..what a royal pain in the $@$# that was. I wonder what the engeineers where thinking about when they designed that? I had to remove all the plastic covering underneath the car, then manage to slide the filter out from behind. Wanted to take a moment and thank toolpants and loren for a how-to on renntech. My next task is the spark plugs and I hear they are just as difficult..anyone have tips?

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Did the fuel from the fuel filter run down your arm into your armpit? Get the right tools and it is not too bad. Wrong tools and spark plugs are a nightmare.

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i think 02+ no longer have replaceable fuel filters. they are build into the tank. why are you changing your filter already? i thought plugs are easy on 996 NA.

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