To replace the air filter on your F150 it couldnt’ be easier. You will need to remove the filter, clean the airbox, install the new filter and follow the next steps described below. You can accomplish this tutorial 6 chapters in 20 minutes. Take your flat head screwdriver and your vacuum and let’s get started!
20 minutes
6
1
$50
Open the hood
Turn off the ignition, set the parking brake. Pull on the bonnet release lever and open the bonnet.
Visualise
You should now be able to easily see the airbox to change the filter.
Access the air filter
Take off the connector from the air flow meter by pulling the retaining tab. Unclip the three holding latches on the airbox cover.
Using a flathead screwdriver, loosen the holding clip for the air intake duct on the air box. Then take out the duct.
Pull out the flange. Take out the air filter.
Clean the airbox
Before putting in the new filter in place, it is important to clean out any impurities or leaves stuck in the filter compartment.
Install the new filter
You can now put the new filter in place.
Finalise the reassembly
To put the flange in, incline it so that the interlocking studs go in first.
Put the duct back in place by lining up the two arrows. Tighten the clamp.
Finally, lock the flange with the three latches. Plug the electrical connector back in. Then lock it.
Operation completed!