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Shakieh31




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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 11:31 am
Post subject: replacing 2002 Ford Ranger 3.0L Edge's fuel filter?
Is replacing the fuel filter on a 2002 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0l v6 pretty much a straight forward venture? I'm assuming it's just a matter of clamping the lines and removing them from the filter and putting in a new one. If I'm wrong, please someone let me know before I do something I'll regret! Thanks for the help!




Tony

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:55 am
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Shouldn't be too big of a task, but I would imagine you will need a
specialty tool to seperate the high pressure lines. Soak them in lubricant
before you attempt this. Also, find the fuel pump shutoff switch and unplug
the connector before you touch the lines. Then crank the engine two or
three times to relieve the fuel pressure. Otherwise you will end up with
gasoline spraying all over you when you get the lines unhooked.

Good luck
Sharky

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:59 am
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"Shakieh31" <UseLinkToEmail.RemoveThis@www.autoforumz.com> wrote in message
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> Is replacing the fuel filter on a 2002 Ford Ranger Edge 3.0l v6 pretty
> much a straight forward venture? I'm assuming it's just a matter of
> clamping the lines and removing them from the filter and putting in a
> new one. If I'm wrong, please someone let me know before I do
> something I'll regret! Thanks for the help!
>
>
>
>
>
> Tony

Like Sharky said the specialty tool is probably a plastic disc with a collar
that kinda pushes into the connector and releases it. You should be able to
find it at an auto parts store. I had to buy a set of different sizes but
they didn't cost all that much.
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