Changing my fuel filter

[Bovee]

I need to change the fuel filter on my 07. 5 with the 6. 7L. whats the easiest way to do it. its packed in there pretty good.

 

[Simplysmn]

what has been done alot is reach through the wheel well and disconnect the WIF light wire then take a big pair of Plier's and loosen the filter houseing there is also a 3/8 entention on the bottom of there that you could use a 3/8 drive ratchet to loosen it best bet is to drain some out first and once it's loose put a plastic bag around the filter so you don't take a Bath in fuel

 

[AH64ID]

Have you done the upgraded filter retrofit?



Usually if you use the drain to empty the bowl into a jar you won't spill anything.

 

[KLauber]

Its messy either way. I use the socket on the bottom and I have the upgraded design. That reminds me I need to change mine darn it.

Ken

 

[Bovee]

Ok. what us this upgraded design?i dont know if i have it or not

 

[DBithell]

It's a PITA for sure. I don't mess with the wheel well though.

Tips: 1) there is receptacle in bottom of filter 1/2" or 3/8" use to loosen but NOT tighten the canister, need extensions & a wobble too 2) I went to lowes & got a plumbing fitting & extra tubing to extend the drain hose 3) disconnect the WIF sensor 4) open the WIF drain - not much comes out 5) Then loosen the canister slowly - a lot of fuel comes out 6) crawl into the engine compartment from the top & remove the canister 7) install new one.

 

[Cosmo]

I do them on a lift at work from underneath. My own truck though, it's on the frame rail back by the fuel tank. The factory unit has been bypassed.

 

[Brian Sullivan]

I use a strap wrench works pretty good