Fuel filter replaced (No broken blue clip) Pics included
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From: Cape Coral, Florida
Originally Posted by Boy Racer
I wanted to do it today on my '06, but couldn't figure out if I was supposed to bend the little tab (on the frame rail bracket) out of the way so I could slide the filter out from the basket clamp on the bracket or what. It's a tight fit for me to fit under my truck and I can't really see what's going on up there. I was pretty lazy today and didn't feel like jacking the truck up to gain some clearance. I think the description people have posted about doing the 04/05 filters is different from my '06. No one has referenced the little tab holding the filter in the bracket (that I have read). I couldn't bend it with my fingers, it's pretty strong and must be that way for some reason. I also had two blue clips, one at the filter and one aboout 1' upstream back toward the tank (not that it matters I guess). Anyway, I'll give it another shot next weekend.
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Here's a pic of my '06 non-flexfuel filter setup. This is after the change I did over a week ago. You can clearly see in the blurry photo that the blue clip is not on the filter but on a ~6" tube. You can't see it in the pic, but there is an orange clip directly onto the filter. I used the chromed scissor type tool pictured earlier in this thread for both ends of the filter, and didn't need to fool with the blue clip.
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From: In a van down by the river
Originally Posted by Nates06SCab
Here's a pic of my '06 non-flexfuel filter setup. This is after the change I did over a week ago. You can clearly see in the blurry photo that the blue clip is not on the filter but on a ~6" tube. You can't see it in the pic, but there is an orange clip directly onto the filter. I used the chromed scissor type tool pictured earlier in this thread for both ends of the filter, and didn't need to fool with the blue clip.
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Originally Posted by Nates06SCab
Here's a pic of my '06 non-flexfuel filter setup. This is after the change I did over a week ago. You can clearly see in the blurry photo that the blue clip is not on the filter but on a ~6" tube. You can't see it in the pic, but there is an orange clip directly onto the filter. I used the chromed scissor type tool pictured earlier in this thread for both ends of the filter, and didn't need to fool with the blue clip.
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From: Plano, TEXAS
Originally Posted by Boy Racer
I have blue clips on both ends of the 6" tube. Which is another reason I skipped it last weekend. There's just not enough room for me to maneuver under there, with a catch pan on the ground right under the line, without pulling up onto a curb or using jack stands.
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From: Sandy Springs, GA
Originally Posted by -TXF150-
Why do u have a catch pan, how much gas do you think is gong to come out when you disconnect it??
For instance: 1cc of motor oil can render 20,000 gallons of potable water unfit to drink.
Some people care about stuff like that.
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From: Burleson, Texas
Originally Posted by Boy Racer
More than I care to pollute my ground water with.
For instance: 1cc of motor oil can render 20,000 gallons of potable water unfit to drink.
Some people care about stuff like that.
For instance: 1cc of motor oil can render 20,000 gallons of potable water unfit to drink.
Some people care about stuff like that.
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From: Cape Coral, Florida
Originally Posted by Boy Racer
I have blue clips on both ends of the 6" tube. Which is another reason I skipped it last weekend. There's just not enough room for me to maneuver under there, with a catch pan on the ground right under the line, without pulling up onto a curb or using jack stands.
Thanks, man, I needed that!
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From: In a van down by the river
OK.
So that rear blue "pop up" type clip is extremely easy to get lose after seeing these instructions.
Also, the front retention type clip, I understand.
I have the silver removal tool but am having one HELL of a time getting it off.
Do any of you guys have the skid plates on your 4X4? Are you removing them to do this? It's a pain to even see, much less reach that front retention clip.
I just can't see to get the tool into the wider part of the fitting to get it to release from the filter.
Any hints? What am I missing here?
Thanks again,
Duke
So that rear blue "pop up" type clip is extremely easy to get lose after seeing these instructions.
Also, the front retention type clip, I understand.
I have the silver removal tool but am having one HELL of a time getting it off.
Do any of you guys have the skid plates on your 4X4? Are you removing them to do this? It's a pain to even see, much less reach that front retention clip.
I just can't see to get the tool into the wider part of the fitting to get it to release from the filter.
Any hints? What am I missing here?
Thanks again,
Duke
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From: In a van down by the river
Originally Posted by -TXF150-
Have you tried both ends of the tool?? I was using the wrong end the first time I tried to remove it, and it wasnt doing anything, that may be your problem..
I'm going on a four day road trip, so I'll just trip it again when I get back on Tuesday, except this time I'll go to an auto parts store and ask for the Ford specific tool and see if it's any different.
Duke