How to replace the air filter 2006 – 2012 Ford Fusion 1
To replace the air filter on your Fusion 1 It’s easy. You will need to open the hood, access the air filter, remove the filter as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 5 chapters in 30 minutes. Bring your flat head screwdriver and your vacuum and let’s get started!
Duration
30 minutes
Number of steps
5
Difficulty out of 5
1
Average savings
$40
Parts You Will Need
Tools You Will Need
Step-by-Step Installation
Chapter 1:
Open the hood
Step 1/1
Turn your engine off, set the parking brake pull on the hood release handle, and open the hood.
Chapter 2:
Set up
Step 1/1
Disconnect the airflow meter connector. To do this, use a small screwdriver to push the red locking tab. Then, disconnect the connector by pressing the plastic tab.
Chapter 3:
Remove the filter
Step 1/3
Using a flathead screwdriver, loosen the holding clip for the air intake duct on the air box.
Chapter 3:
Step 2/3
Unclip the three holding latches on the airbox cover. Pull out the flange.
Chapter 3:
Step 3/3
Take out the air filter.
Chapter 4:
Clean the airbox
Step 1/1
Before putting in the new filter in place, it is important to clean out any impurities or leaves stuck in the filter compartment.
Chapter 5:
Install the new filter
Step 1/5
Take the new filter.
Chapter 5:
Step 2/5
You can now put the new filter in place.
Chapter 5:
Step 3/5
To put the flange in, incline it so that the 3 interlocking studs go in first. Finally, lock the flange with the three latches. Then screw the hose clamp back on.
Chapter 5:
Step 4/5
Reconnect the airflow meter connector. Then lock it.
Chapter 5:
Step 5/5
Operation complete.
