04-08 fuel filter change!
06-14-2009, 08:48 PM
#1
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Thread Starter
04-08 fuel filter change!
i know i posted this in the how to section but i figured this section got abit more viewers and i figured seeing all the threads on this subject lately i would try and do my part and help you guys out to save you some money so take it for what its worth any questions feel free to ask!!
...04-08- FUEL FILTER CHANGE...
step 1- you will need a fuel line disconnect tool here is the kit i borrowed from my brother but you can get a cheap one from the autoparts store!
i used the red (5/16 fuel line) tool
step 2- the fuel filter is located on the inside of the frame rail on the drivers side of the truck just under the cab. nows the time to compare the filters and double check to make sure you have the right one!!
i started with the line with the orange clip. spread the tool apart and place it over the metal fuel line of the filter. once you done that slide the tool into the connection and at the same time gently pull the two apart like so (make sure to place a container under the genral area there will be a small amount of fuel in the filter and lines not much though)
step 4- now its time to do the other side of the filter, the process is exactly the same except there is a metal clip that must be removed inorder to get the tool into the connection as shown below
to remove the metal clip push it down and then push it out of the connection..
once clip is free you need to get the tool inthere the same as the previous step only this time as you can see above there is a plastic retaining clip holding the elbow inplace so when you push the tool in gently pull the elbow straight back making sure the fuel line comes out of the plastic clip also
after you have the lines disconnected i found it was eassiest to push the filter out of the holder towards the front of the truck like so
once out it will look like this..
now its time to put the new filter back into place.make sure to have the arrow on the filter pointing towards the front of the truck. i simply pushed it down into the holder but you can also slide it back in the same way you pushed it out. once the new filter is inplace the red tool is nolonger needed just gently push the lines back on the same way you took them off you will feel and hear them click back into place
once everythin is reconnected i turned the key on and off afewtimes without starting the truck to get the air out of the lines you will hear the fuel pump make a abnormal sound for the first few turns but it is normal and will go away after afew turns of the key. next you should start the truck and let run while checking your fittings for leaks if you are leak free you are done and have succesfully done your first fuelfilter change on your truck!!
...04-08- FUEL FILTER CHANGE...
step 1- you will need a fuel line disconnect tool here is the kit i borrowed from my brother but you can get a cheap one from the autoparts store!
i used the red (5/16 fuel line) tool
step 2- the fuel filter is located on the inside of the frame rail on the drivers side of the truck just under the cab. nows the time to compare the filters and double check to make sure you have the right one!!
i started with the line with the orange clip. spread the tool apart and place it over the metal fuel line of the filter. once you done that slide the tool into the connection and at the same time gently pull the two apart like so (make sure to place a container under the genral area there will be a small amount of fuel in the filter and lines not much though)
step 4- now its time to do the other side of the filter, the process is exactly the same except there is a metal clip that must be removed inorder to get the tool into the connection as shown below
to remove the metal clip push it down and then push it out of the connection..
once clip is free you need to get the tool inthere the same as the previous step only this time as you can see above there is a plastic retaining clip holding the elbow inplace so when you push the tool in gently pull the elbow straight back making sure the fuel line comes out of the plastic clip also
after you have the lines disconnected i found it was eassiest to push the filter out of the holder towards the front of the truck like so
once out it will look like this..
now its time to put the new filter back into place.make sure to have the arrow on the filter pointing towards the front of the truck. i simply pushed it down into the holder but you can also slide it back in the same way you pushed it out. once the new filter is inplace the red tool is nolonger needed just gently push the lines back on the same way you took them off you will feel and hear them click back into place
once everythin is reconnected i turned the key on and off afewtimes without starting the truck to get the air out of the lines you will hear the fuel pump make a abnormal sound for the first few turns but it is normal and will go away after afew turns of the key. next you should start the truck and let run while checking your fittings for leaks if you are leak free you are done and have succesfully done your first fuelfilter change on your truck!!
Last edited by 06fordf150; 06-14-2009 at 08:50 PM.
06-14-2009, 09:01 PM
#2
2020 Sport
It's funny you posted this because I just did mine yesterday. Those disconnect little tools made the job literally take 2 minutes. It took more time to craw under my truck then to disconnect and install the new filter.
The disconnect little kit I got was at pep-boys and it cost about 8 bucks. They were plastic little dohickys. I'll try to post a picture later of the package.
The disconnect little kit I got was at pep-boys and it cost about 8 bucks. They were plastic little dohickys. I'll try to post a picture later of the package.
06-14-2009, 09:09 PM
#3
Senior Member
Thread Starter
yeah its a very simple job and yes you can get the cheap tool from the part store my bro just so happens to have everytool you can think of since hes a ford tech lol so thats a pluss for me haha but i wanted to post this cos i see alot of people payng 50-60 bucks to have this job done when it only costed me 13 minus the cost of the tool but even if i had to buy the tool it would still only be a 20 dollar job!!
06-16-2009, 08:15 PM
#6
2020 Sport
WOW...Don't you think that's an overkill? lol...oh-well to each his own. Me personally I just changed mine for the second time and I'm at 59k and some change.
