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Airmaster
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I am more than ecstatic to find my filter change was too easy...
I tried to follow the haynes manual at first and I think it refers to an older model or something, because my 2006 is different.
I attempted removing the fuel lines with fancy tools and devices, I nearly reached the point to tear apart the plastic, then i cooled myself down and went researching.
I found a ford mech at the local Advance Auto and he told me I was overthinking it...
Push the green (or orange) tab in and pull the line out...,. whalla!
I'm only posting this as advice to anyone who may be confused. Not every fuel filter setup must be the same apparently, but for 2006 models it is quite easy. If anyone could shed light on what year models have the certain setups it would prob be a great addition to the Tech page.
My personal step by step:
1 Get some protective equipment, gloves and safety glasses. Be prepared for a little bit of fuel to drip out.
2 Release the pressure from the schrader valve located in the engine compartment on the fuel line rail above the left side cylinders. Place a towel over the valve as you compress the internal spring (it's just like a tire valve) to prevent getting sprayed in the face with fuel.
3 Go to the passenger foot well and look under the glove box, you'll see a little box with a gasoline symbol on it. Push in the red button on the top of it (at least this is what I did, couldnt get the connector removed from it).
4 Jack up the front of the car if possible, if you cant do this be careful when u remove the rear fuel connections at the filter, as you remove them face them upwards so they won't dribble fuel on your face.
5 Grab the gloves and safety goggles, get under the driver's side door and look at the fuel filter. Push the green or orange tab (in a squeezing motion) and pull the line from the filter. Do so on each connector.
6 Now gently remove the fuel filter from its bracket, no tools are necessary to get it out.
7 Push the new fuel filter into the bracket
8 Attach each connector to the filter by simply pushing them on until they "snap" in place and attain positive engagement.
9 Now go to the red button at the passenger foot well once more and push it in to reset the switch.
10 Start the engine, if it hesitates, try pressing the red button down once more.
11 Drive away with the good feeling of having a clean fuel system.
I tried to follow the haynes manual at first and I think it refers to an older model or something, because my 2006 is different.
I attempted removing the fuel lines with fancy tools and devices, I nearly reached the point to tear apart the plastic, then i cooled myself down and went researching.
I found a ford mech at the local Advance Auto and he told me I was overthinking it...
Push the green (or orange) tab in and pull the line out...,. whalla!
I'm only posting this as advice to anyone who may be confused. Not every fuel filter setup must be the same apparently, but for 2006 models it is quite easy. If anyone could shed light on what year models have the certain setups it would prob be a great addition to the Tech page.
My personal step by step:
1 Get some protective equipment, gloves and safety glasses. Be prepared for a little bit of fuel to drip out.
2 Release the pressure from the schrader valve located in the engine compartment on the fuel line rail above the left side cylinders. Place a towel over the valve as you compress the internal spring (it's just like a tire valve) to prevent getting sprayed in the face with fuel.
3 Go to the passenger foot well and look under the glove box, you'll see a little box with a gasoline symbol on it. Push in the red button on the top of it (at least this is what I did, couldnt get the connector removed from it).
4 Jack up the front of the car if possible, if you cant do this be careful when u remove the rear fuel connections at the filter, as you remove them face them upwards so they won't dribble fuel on your face.
5 Grab the gloves and safety goggles, get under the driver's side door and look at the fuel filter. Push the green or orange tab (in a squeezing motion) and pull the line from the filter. Do so on each connector.
6 Now gently remove the fuel filter from its bracket, no tools are necessary to get it out.
7 Push the new fuel filter into the bracket
8 Attach each connector to the filter by simply pushing them on until they "snap" in place and attain positive engagement.
9 Now go to the red button at the passenger foot well once more and push it in to reset the switch.
10 Start the engine, if it hesitates, try pressing the red button down once more.
11 Drive away with the good feeling of having a clean fuel system.
