How to Replace a 2006 Ford 500 Fuel Filter
The fuel filter is responsible for filtering out any impurities in fuel. These impurities include heavy pieces of dirt and debris. Ford recommends that the fuel filter on the 2006 Ford 500 be changed every 30,000 miles. You can have a mechanic do it or you can do it yourself.
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Things You'll Need
- 1 Motorcraft Fuel Filter (part number FG-986-B) or other fuel filter
- 1 fuel-line removal tool
- 1 L-shaped wrench
- Gloves
- Safety goggles
- 2 pencils
Instructions
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Turn off vehicle and let vehicle cool down for a minimum of 20 minutes. Set parking brake.
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Locate fuel filter under the vehicle back seat on the passenger side perpendicular to the edge of the car.
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Release fuel pressure by opening fuel cap.
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Use L-shaped wrench and remove the fuel filter cap, clamp, bracket, and protective cover that houses the fuel filter.
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Remove all brackets attached to fuel filter.
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Use fuel-line removal tool to remove all fuel lines and disconnect the fuel filter. Use pencils to cap the fuel lines to prevent fuel leakage.
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Place new fuel filter in place. Remove pencil from the fuel lines and reattach the lines to the fuel filter.
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Reconnect filter housing, clamps, and fuel cap. Replacement is now finished.
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Tips & Warnings
Motorcraft is not the only manufacturer of fuel filters for the 2006 Ford 500. Other manufacturers include Ford and Fram.
Never smoke while changing the fuel filter on a vehicle. This can cause harm to yourself and to the vehicle.
References
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