Fuel filter change

[Denise Hayes 2]

Anyone changed their fuel filter themselves? Just curious if this has to be taken to a mechanic. Any tips would be appreciated.

 

[Dre L]

Oh good lord you just brought up the topic from hell.



50% say too hard, go to mech.



50% say easy, DIY.



The other 50% can't figure out which filter to use, the 2 in one out, one out two in, or one in one out.



We have a lot of members. :lol:

 

[TomT]

The search button is your friend.

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

Projects are your friend too. :banana:

 

[Dre L]

Before you all keep posting about her friends, she's got a 2007.



I think I remember hearing that the filter was in the tank, and part of the pump... not sure though.

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

Thanks, that is a good point. I forgot to look at her profile first. :wacko:

 

[Steve McKellop]

Fuel filter (#5) is mounted behind a shield in front of the tank.



Part No: FG1083 (2C5Z9155BC)

Desc: Fuel Filter - Eng Filters & PCV

Manufacturer: MOTORCRAFT

07-08 FORD TRUCK EXPLORER SPORT TRAC V6-245 4.0L SOHC

07-08 FORD TRUCK EXPLORER SPORT TRAC V8-281 4.6L SOHC

04-05 FORD TRUCK EXPLR SPRT/SPRT TRAC V6-245 4.0L SOHC







All vehicles



WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted

tobacco or 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 personal injury.



WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system

remains under high pressure even when the

engine is not running. Before servicing or

disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system

components, the fuel system pressure must be

relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel

which can cause a fire hazard. Failure to follow

these instructions may result in personal injury.



CAUTION: Fuel injection equipment is

manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine

clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute

cleanliness is observed when working with these

components. Always install blanking plugs to any

open orifices or tubes.



CAUTION: When reusing liquid or vapor

tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air

to remove any foreign material from the

connector retaining clip area before separating

from the tube.



REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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 nuts and the fuel filter shield.To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

5. Disconnect the fuel supply tubes quick connect couplings.

6. Remove the fuel filter.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

 

[Todd Z]

AND I THOUGHT WE SAID WE WOULD NOT TELL PEOPLE TO "Search" or "Projects"



Come on people, Really ???:angry::angry:



Steve,



THANK YOU !!! for doing it the RIGHT way.....



Todd Z

 

[Steve McKellop]

FWIW ........For what a shop would charge, if I didn't just love having gasoline running to my armpits, I'd let them change it.

 

[TomT]

Sorry but there are some items like the fuel filter that has been discussed at very great lengths and very easy to find info about. Plus original poster gave very little info to go on. The easy thing would have been to just say yes or no but this is one of those things you need a lot of input on and than make a decision on your own.

 

[Denise Hayes 2]

Thanx for the input and thanx for giving us girls a break. Some of us try to learn this stuff and be independent.

 

[Gavin Allan]

Independent???



You mean you girls don't need to have men around anymore?



What are we going to do if women don't need us anymore?

 

[Todd Z]

Gavin,



Ever see the southpark episode when the parents sent the kids of to another town !!...



LOL

We would be Lost...



hEHHEHEE



Todd Z

 

[Kevin Palmer]

Gavin,

Let me assure you as my wife has done COUNTLESS times.



Women do NOT need men...

 

[Gavin Allan]

What good are we if we are not needed to serve women?



My whole reason to exist is being crushed...