Fuel filter location

Good afternoon,

It is in the back of the truck by the tank. 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

The procedure is below with some pictures.

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: During the repair or replacement of fuel-related components, all liquid and vapor fuel openings must be capped, taped or otherwise appropriately protected to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. All caps, tape and other protective materials must be removed prior to installation.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. Release the fuel system pressure.

3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

Explorer/Mountaineer

4. Remove the 3 bolts and the fuel filter heat shield.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

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All vehicles

5. Remove the 2 nuts and the fuel filter shield.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

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6. Disconnect the fuel supply tubes quick connect couplings.

7. Remove the fuel filter.

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Hi Gary, welcome to 2CarPros.

You will find a diagram below showing the fuel filter location. The fuel filter is number 5. If you need any further help please let us know.

Rich.

Hi,

If you look on the passenger side under the front part of the front door, you will see the catalytic converter and the filter is behind the heat shield that is attached to the frame. That is where this procedure picks up. See attached for more detail.

If you still can't find it, let me know and I can get you more detail. Thanks

Hello,

The fuel filter is located near the front of the gas tank here is a guide to help walk you through changing it and the location of the filter with instruction on how to change it for your car below.

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

and to undo the lines

https://youtu.be/Boi0DPXVHbM

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Welcome to 2CarPros.

It is in front of the fuel tank behind a protection shield. See picture 1.

Here are the directions for fuel line/fuel filter replacement. The additional attached pictures correlate with the directions.

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PROCEDURES
FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTER

Disconnect Tool, Push Connect

pic 1

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Release the fuel system pressure.

3. WARNING:
- 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 can be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
- Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, which can cause personal injury or a fire hazard.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.

4. NOTE: This step is necessary for fuel tube removal and installation only.

Remove the transmission.

Pic 2 and 3

5. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the illustration and table. To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps.

Items 1 and 2: Fuel Filter Shield and Nuts Removal Note

pic 4

1. Remove the nuts and the heat shield.

Items 3 and 7: Push Connect Fitting Removal Note

pic 5

1. WARNING:
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
- Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, which can cause personal injury or a fire hazard.

If equipped, disconnect the safety clip from the fuel tube.

Pic 6

2. Install the special tool and press it into the fitting.

Pic 7

3. Separate the fittings.

Item 4: Quick-Connect Fitting Removal Note

pic 8

1. WARNING:
- 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 an may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
- Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, which can cause personal injury or a fire hazard.

Unclip the tab.

Pic 9

2. Depress the tabs and press the clip downward.

Pic 10

3. Separate the fittings.

Items 6 and 8: Quick-Connect Fitting Removal Note

pic 11

1. CAUTION:
- Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
- When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube.

NOTE: If the fuel tube retainer clip is broken or damaged, install a new clip using a suitable fuel line disconnect tool to separate the retaining clip legs. Once the retainer legs have been separated, lift the clip out of the connector housing, lifting from the stamped side of the connector body.

Disconnect the quick-connect fitting.
- Push the connect toward the tube to release the pressure.
- Press the locking button and pull the fuel tube to disconnect.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Items 8 and 6: Quick-Connect Fitting Installation Note

pic 13

1. CAUTION:
- Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
- Make sure the quick-connect fitting clicks into place when installing the tube. To make sure that the quick-connect fitting is fully seated, pull on the tube.

NOTE:
- If the fuel tube retainer clip is broken or damaged, install a new clip using a suitable fuel line disconnect tool to separate the retaining clip legs. Once the retainer legs have been separated, lift the clip out of the connect housing, lifting from the stamped side of the connector body.
- Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before connecting the fitting.

Connect the quick-connect fitting.

Items 7 and 3: Push Connect Fitting Installation Note

pic 14

1. NOTE: Lubricate the fuel fitting with clean engine oil.

Align the fuel line fitting and press together until a click is heard.
- Pull on the fitting to make sure it is fully engaged. If equipped, install the safety clip.

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Let me know if this helps.

Take care,
Joe

On the 2004 ford explorer the fuel filter is located under the vehicle on the passenger side near the rear of the passenger seat

Fuel filter is located on the leading edge of the fuel tank, on right side of vehicle, mounted behind the fuel filter shield

Look on the frame, by the right rear tire, follow it to the front till you find it!

The fuel filter is on the frame under neath drivers side door, in front of the fuel tank, it is covered by a protective shield