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Replacing the fuel filter where is its location?

Tiny
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Where is the fuel filter located?
Sunday, August 1st, 2010 AT 3:44 PM

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Tiny
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This video will help you remove the filter with instructions below to show you how to replace the fuel filter in your car.

https://youtu.be/Boi0DPXVHbM

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-a-fuel-filter

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Sunday, August 1st, 2010 AT 8:57 PM
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The plastic retaining clip is broke off inside the housing of the old filter. Ive tried all I know. Please help. Thanks in advance
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:29 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Can you tell me the part that is broken based on this picture?[img]


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/249084_clip_2.jpg



Let me know so I can direct you.

Joe
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:29 PM (Merged)
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JUDITH MICKELSON
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Engine Performance problem
1998 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

where is fuel filter located
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:29 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_ff_11.gif



The Fuel Filter is located underneath the lower LH side of the vehicle along the frame rail
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:29 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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How do you change fuel filter
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM (Merged)
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Make sure there is no fuel pressure on the system before taking anything loose. Taking the gas cap loose may or may not help? If you think too much gas is running out of fuel line, temporarily plug it. It looks like a quick connect fitting for the filter. You local autostore should sell a release tool for that.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM (Merged)
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How do I get my old fuel filter off? Is there a special tool to pull the fuel lines out of the old filter?
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM (Merged)
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PUSH-CONNECT FITTINGS
Spring Lock Coupling
Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Place indicated spring lock coupler over coupling. See SPRING LOCK COUPLER IDENTIFICATION table. To release female fitting from garter spring, push coupler along tube into coupling. See Fig. 6 .
Pull spring lock coupling apart. Remove coupler from disconnected spring lock coupling. Check for damaged garter spring and "O" rings. Wipe end of lines with clean cloth.
To install, place NEW "O" rings onto tube. Lubricate ends of lines with clean refrigerant oil. Locate White indicator ring (if equipped), which may have slipped down length of tube. Insert White indicator ring into cage of male fitting.
Push fitting together with a slight twisting motion. White indicator ring will pop free of cage to indicate that male fitting is properly seated over flared end of female fitting.
SPRING LOCK COUPLER IDENTIFICATION
ApplicationTool Number
3/8" LineT81P-19623-G1
1/2" LineT81P-19623-G2
5/8" LineT83P-19623-C

Fig. 6: Disconnecting Fuel Lines With Spring Lock Coupler


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/266999_tool_2.jpg

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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM (Merged)
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My Explorer does not have spring lock couplers. I've removed the locking clips, (they are friction fit) but I still need to get the male ends of the old filter out of the remale fittings on the fuel line. Do I just pull them out or is there a special way to disengage the filter? They look a wee bit rusty.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM (Merged)
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I'm trying to change my fuel filter and I can't get the filter off.I'm using the quick release tool (the little plastic circle).I've depressurized the fuel line. I've taken the clamps off. Am I skipping a step? Anything else to loosen up?
This should be easy but it's not.
Please help
Thanks
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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They're not as quick to get off as labeled. The easiest way I've found to work with the quick release is to put the tool on the fuel filter tube. Pull the gas line toward you onto the tool, then immediately push away. You may have to do this several times, but it'll eventually give.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM (Merged)
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I own a 1997 Ford Explorer XLT which I want to replace the fuel filter on, but I can't locate where Ford has hidden the filter. I've tried tracing the lines from the fuel tank, but just don't see it?
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Underneath the vehicle, below the drivers door, mounted in the frame rail.

Need removal/installation instructions for this component? Just ask and you shall receive!

Hope this helps.
Thanks for using 2carpros. Com!
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM (Merged)
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Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic unsure miles

Every once in awhile, my car will not start. It turns over, but then just slowly stalls out and then dies. Usually though, I can try starting it a few minutes later and it will start. From what I've been told (by friends that have had problems like this one) it could possibly be my fuel filter. I know that part is inexpensive, but I have no idea how to change it myself. My roommate has changed one on his car before, but seeing as that's a different model, I wanted to find out for sure how to do it for my car.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM (Merged)
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They are not hard to change. I believe you will find it on the frame rail (driver's side) The lines will either unclip or unbolt. Just remove it and relace it with the new one.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM (Merged)
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How do you change a fuel filter on a 1996 ford explorer
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM (Merged)
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You have to first remove the safety retainer over the coupler, then you will need a special release tool to release the connector from the filter.
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 1:30 PM (Merged)
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