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Oct 10, 2012 | 11:06 AM

blueoval65

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Fuel filter

I just bought the 3/8 fuel line tool & fuel filter for my 95 F-150 4x4 5.0. This is the 1st time I've tried changing fuel filter on one of these trucks. Could one of y'all link me to a thread or article that walks me through it? Thanks for your help.

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Oct 10, 2012 | 12:32 PM

Freightrain

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I think they changed from my '89 design, which just had plastic clip holding fittings.

Later model needed that line tool. Slip tool over filter side of fitting, and push firmly back under fitting(you are basically lifting a spring up to clear the hump on the filter side). Once back under it, you should be able to slip the hose off the filter. Do the same for both sides. Keep a pan handy for catching gas that leaks out. Few rags are handy too.

Install filter and hook lines up by just slipping over filter ends and push til they "click" over. Give them a gentle tug to confirm proper engagement.

Done.

Oct 10, 2012 | 12:45 PM

Evan_P

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Read first: You have to remove the pressure from the line. To do this open the hood and look for the schrader valve on the fuel rail. Take the cap off and place a rag under and around the valve. With the rag in place press the valve down to bleed off the fuel pressure. If you leave the pressure in the line you will never get the filter out.

To make it easier as well, while inserting the tool into the line, Push the line towards the filter while pushing the tool into the line. This should get the tool all of the way in. Once it click it's just a matter of pulling the line off the filter and putting the new one it.

Oct 10, 2012 | 01:53 PM

khadma

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Or Unplug the connector to the inertia switch.

Then start the truck,

Run the truck until it dies.

Both methods are used.

Remain calm when trying to remove filter.

Oct 10, 2012 | 02:01 PM

Evan_P

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Quote:

Originally Posted by khadma

Or Unplug the connector to the inertia switch.

Then start the truck,

Run the truck until it dies.

Both methods are used.

Remain calm when trying to remove filter.

The bold part is the key. Cursing and shouting don't help, I tried...
I also tried the inertia switch but my truck sputtered for 5 minutes without shutting down...

Oct 10, 2012 | 02:28 PM

ChristopherN

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I had alot of trouble getting the rear line off because of the midship fuel tank and the bracket holding the fuel filter in. I ended up loosening the bolts and cutting the back bolt because I couldn't remove the filter bracket since the tank is in the way. After that removing the line was easier.

HAVE PATIENCE. The filter lines are a pain in the you know what to get off. Breathe deeply and make sure the little tool is inserted fully during the whole process.

Just because the pressure was relieved does not mean a small amount of fuel will come out.

Oct 10, 2012 | 02:58 PM

whiteboyslo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by khadma

Or Unplug the connector to the inertia switch.

Then start the truck,

Run the truck until it dies.

Both methods are used.

Remain calm when trying to remove filter.

Or whack the switch with something and set it off. Doesn't take much. A tap with the handle end of a screwdriver always worked for me.

Just remember to reset it after the new filter is in.

Mike