Changing the engine air filter
#1
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Changing the engine air filter
I went to inspect the air filter today and noticed that the dealer didn't put the housing back on right. It was offset to the left and the tabs on the right weren't in the slots.
And I feel pretty dumb, but I can't it back on correctly. If I take the filter element out it's easy, but the rubber lip on the top of the filter element makes it seemingly impossible. Is there a trick?
And I feel pretty dumb, but I can't it back on correctly. If I take the filter element out it's easy, but the rubber lip on the top of the filter element makes it seemingly impossible. Is there a trick?
#2
Shouldn't be that challenging. Motorcraft filter or aftermarket? I've seen some that have a bigger lip and are thus harder to shut.
#3
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It’s too easy. Just slips in under the tabs facing the tear of the truck.
#4
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It's a Motorcraft filter. I managed to get it done, but nothing like the video. Loosened the hose clamp on the intake tube so I could tilt it a bit and had to use all my weight to get it to go in. One of the clips took quite a bit of effort too. I've had 20 vehicles and don't remember one this difficult. Maybe this batch of filters has a bigger lip.
Thanks.
Thanks.
#6
It's a Motorcraft filter. I managed to get it done, but nothing like the video. Loosened the hose clamp on the intake tube so I could tilt it a bit and had to use all my weight to get it to go in. One of the clips took quite a bit of effort too. I've had 20 vehicles and don't remember one this difficult. Maybe this batch of filters has a bigger lip.
Thanks.
Thanks.
#7
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Did they use the right filter???
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#8
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I'd have a prayer meeting with that service department. Make sure they review that problem with the tech.
Hopefully you didn't drive it long like that.
Pecked out on my iPhone.
Hopefully you didn't drive it long like that.
Pecked out on my iPhone.
#9
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I went to inspect the air filter today and noticed that the dealer didn't put the housing back on right. It was offset to the left and the tabs on the right weren't in the slots.
And I feel pretty dumb, but I can't it back on correctly. If I take the filter element out it's easy, but the rubber lip on the top of the filter element makes it seemingly impossible. Is there a trick?
And I feel pretty dumb, but I can't it back on correctly. If I take the filter element out it's easy, but the rubber lip on the top of the filter element makes it seemingly impossible. Is there a trick?