Fuel Filter: Service and Repair
Removal and InstallationWARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
1. Relieve the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - 2.0L ZETEC or FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - 3.0L DURATEC (4V).
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to LIFTING.
NOTE: Place a suitable container below the fuel filter.
4. Disconnect the fuel lines to the fuel filter. For additional information, refer to QUICK RELEASE COUPLING - R-CLIP.
5. Loosen the clamp and remove the fuel filter.
NOTE: When the fuel lines have been disconnected, install new retaining clips.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.