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Sep 1, 2008 | 01:57 PM

bowhunt24

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fuel filter change

I looked for a thread about this, but didn't see anything about actually changing the fuel filter out.

Do you have to shut off the fuel somehow, or just pinch the line and swap the filter out? Also...where is the fuel filter located? I know....rookie questions.

lastly, is there an air filter for cabin air? If so, does it ever need to be replaced?

Sep 1, 2008 | 02:05 PM

Wilber15

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Don't pinch the line, you'll break it. You can trip the fuel shutoff switch and run the engine till it dies or just unhook the lines and let them drain into a drain pan. no cabin filter that i'm aware of.

Sep 1, 2008 | 02:14 PM

bowhunt24

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ah, thats a much better idea. How do you trip the fuel shutoff? Also, where is the fuel filter located? My truck didn't come with a manual. I can probably get under the rig and find it, but I was curious.

Sep 1, 2008 | 04:04 PM

FTE Trigger

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Its under your driver side seat (under the truck) and the Fuel shut-off switch is on the pssnger side kick panel to the left of the fuse box. If you bump the switch hard enough it will trip, or some suggest unplugging it. Then crank the engine over, when it shuts-off the fuel system has been depressurized.

Note: the fuel lines will still have some fuel in it. It maybe wise to have something to catch it from getting on you or the ground.

Sep 1, 2008 | 04:21 PM

Ford Fx4

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Here you go

Replacing The Fuel Filter 2004 And Newer F150 Pickups .: Articles

Also I find it unnecessary to trip the restart, just let the truck sit over night and change it in the morning, this is what I do and only get a little leakage out of the lines.

You also need the disconnect tool to get the lines off....can be had at any auto parts store......should have two sizes 5/16 & 3/8

There is no cabin filter, just the air filter itself.

Btw, Fuel filter and air filter part numbers are as follows

FOR 5.4L

FG1083 Fuel Filter
BUILT FROM 12/05/2005

FG986B Fuel Filter
BUILT BEFORE 12/05/2005

FA1754 Air Filter 5.4L

FOR 4.6L

FG1083 Fuel Filter
ROMERO, WINDSOR

FA1632 Air Filter
ROMERO, WINDSOR

Sep 1, 2008 | 05:23 PM

Tylus

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Fuel Filter Replacement Article

pictures and a very thorough write-up. hope it helps

edit: had the window open for about 1 hour and didn't see the previous post. seems we put the same link up

Sep 1, 2008 | 05:25 PM

Tylus

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oh yeah, I wouldn't bother with that fuel reset switch...I've always done what FordFX4 said. Just let it sit for a few hours. The pressure will naturally bleed off.

just have a bucket and rags nearby to catch the leak-off