Fuel Filter Change help.

[BigRobbieRob]

Sorry in advance, I am new to the forums and am looking for some help.

I am going to replace the fuel filter on my '04 Ranger, 3.0 V6. I have the correct filter and correct tool as outlined by Zedmaster in the tech library section.

I crawled under the truck and found my filter. No tools with me, just looking. I noticed the disconnectors look mighty different than the ones in the drawings in Zedmasters How to guide. Will the tool I have still work for these disconnects or do I need a different version?

I can take pics if need be.

 

[Crunchy]

Little green and orange tabs? If so just push em in with your fingers real hard and wiggle. Easier with the filter still bolted on.

 

[BigRobbieRob]

Thanks crunchy. After I posted, I went back out and took a harder look, and on a hunch, pushed the green tab and off it and the rest came.

I did learn one valuable thing with this. Make sure your fuel filter is THEE last thing you mess with or change that day. Cause your gonna wanna take a shower badly after your done.

 

[97ranger4x4]

yeh it is pretty important to relieve ALL of you fuel pressure when replacing the fuel filter. but no worries, I am sure we have all taken a fuel bath before!