Fuel Filter
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Fuel Filter
Hey, I've have a 95 5.0, I need to change the fuel filter and I am not exactly sure how to. Could someone please step by step it for me. And also do I need any special tool, I know some cars do.
Thanks.
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1. go to local auto parts store, murreys, advance, autozone etc.
2. buy haynes or chiltons book
3. get tool that sales person will help you find
4. or look for the 100 plus posts already on this subject
you are welcome.
2. buy haynes or chiltons book
3. get tool that sales person will help you find
4. or look for the 100 plus posts already on this subject
you are welcome.
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Yeah, there's a special little set of plastic disconnect tools you will need. You'll get 6-7 of them. They're for different size lines and work on air conditioning and trans hoses and fittings. You find the one for the size fuel line you have, slip it around the fuel line, slide it into the fuel filter, and then you pull the line out. It's kind of a pain in the butt but it's not hard.
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Make sure to release the pressure in the fuel system. You can do this either at the schreader valve (looks like a tire valve) on the fuel rail or by using the fuel pump disconnect switch. It's always a good idea to have the manuals for your truck, it will save you some serious headaches in the future. The Haynes is #36058 and the Chilton is #26664. Definately worth the investment. Just post if you need further help and someone will reply. If you want a more detailed procedure just PM me. No problem.
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Follow on questions..
I am about to try this as well on my 96 F350 with a 460 motor. With the tank pressure released, won't you still get fuel flowing out of the lines? How do you prevent taking a bath in gas? Also, is the same tool used to get the new filter back on? Do you need to buy new clips or are the old ones OK to use after 10 yrs or so? Is there a trick to getting them back on?
Thanks in advance!!
Brian
Thanks in advance!!
Brian
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New clips, always. Just safer. Same tool. You can depressurize the system by tripping the impact/emergency fuel shutoff behind the passenger side kick panel by raising with a screwdriver, carefully and starting and letting it die due to fuel starvation twice or so. Then, depress the schraeder valve on the fuel rail (covered with a rag) to confirm that pressure is bled. Yes, there will be some gas present. DON'T SMOKE, PLEASE. ( I know you know that).
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Side note: I heard you can break the ends off the filter first then use the filter tool to remove the broken ends. I have never done this myself because I have an 87 F150. Use a rag over the fuel lines when removing filter, also the filter should have an arrow to the front of the truck. Stay away from Fram fuel filters some people here have had them come apart inside, anyways Fram cost more them the Ford brand you can get at Walmart. Turn the key to on a few times before starting your truck. Just my 2 cents, I'm no expert.
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i work at a shop and i dont releive the pressure. i pop the plastic clips with a screw driver, pull the lines off, very little gas comes out, and when installing the new filter put the plastic clips on the fuel line first then pop them onto the filter. ive had no problems and i do them on a daily basis. it sounds scarier than it is. but however you feel comfortable is best for you. i dont know why you woild need a speciual tool tho.
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Originally Posted by trk98
i work at a shop and i dont releive the pressure. i pop the plastic clips with a screw driver, pull the lines off, very little gas comes out, and when installing the new filter put the plastic clips on the fuel line first then pop them onto the filter. ive had no problems and i do them on a daily basis. it sounds scarier than it is. but however you feel comfortable is best for you. i dont know why you woild need a speciual tool tho.
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I would certainly recommend relieving the fuel pressure. I have gotten sprayed while changing the fuel filter before. On a '96, there are no clips to replace (I don't think) and you will need to release tool to get the lines off the filter.
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When I changed mine I pulled out the fuse for the fuel pump, turned the engine twice (until it died each time), and then pulled the line. And there was still some pressure built up. Make sure you relieve the pressure.
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Yes, please be sure to release ALL pressure from the fuel lines. I took a bath of fuel, right in the face/eyes and ended up having to go to the hospital for treatment to my eyes. I thought that I had bled the pressure, according to the manual, by letting the engine run and die, twice. I did not bleed off the schrader valve and probably should have. Even if you are sure that the fuel lines are depressurized please be carefull and don't stick your face right under the fuel filter and lines, wear safety glasses or something and use rags around the lines and filter.
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