Hi, here is a step by step guide that will help you with the
replacement of your fuel filter.
Step
1
Put on your protective glasses and gather your tools. An assortment of
wrenches and screwdrivers are necessary. The ones you use will depend
upon the
vehicle.
Step
2
Elevate the vehicle. This can be done by using a jack and jack stands,
or drive-up ramps. Do not rely solely on a single jack, as this is very
dangerous.
Step
3
Find the fuel filter. The location varies from vehicle to vehicle. It’s a safe bet to start your search near the
fuel tank under the body. You can also reference your owner’s manual or call your local dealership.
Step
4
Remove the protective covering that guards the fuel filter. Most
filters have some kind of plastic covering over them to prevent damage,
and can be removed by a common wrench, hex wrench, or screwdriver.
Step
5
Remove the fuel lines attached to the fuel filter. There are a number
of ways these hoses might be linked to the pump, such as links,
brackets or clips. Use either a screwdriver or wrench, whichever the
attachments require.
Step
6
Cap the fuel lines with a pencil or golf tee, and keep them tilted toward the drainage canister.
Step
7
Remove the fuel filter from the assembly, noting which way it was
oriented. An arrow will likely be on the filter. It should be pointed
toward the engine, and away from the fuel tank.
Step
8
Install you new fuel filter. Be sure that it is oriented so the fuel arrow points toward the engine.
Step
9
Reattach the hoses and guard.
-WARNING-
- Do not over-tighten the fuel filter. Tighten to hand-strength, and let it be. Over-tightening can cause damage and fuel leakage.
- Change
your fuel filter approximately every 10 or 15 thousand miles, but more
frequently if you often drive gravel or dirt roads. Vehicles older than
10 years might have rusty fuel tanks, which also contributes to
clogging.
- A
new fuel filter is cheaper than a busted fuel pump, which is one of the
more serious consequences of a severely clogged fuel filter.
- Sometimes
special tools are required to remove the Ford fuel lines and filters.
Ford provides these tools with your vehicle or upon request.
- Make sure that the engine is cool. Any heat could spark a fire.
- Be
sure that the car is secure before venturing underneath. Use a jack and
jack stands, or drive-up ramps. Give the car a few nudges to Be sure it
will not collapse.
- Never smoke or light matches when changing a fuel filter.
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