Expert: Ragu - 3/23/2005

Question
I need to change the air filter on my 1995 ford explorer.  How do you change it?  I can see the clamp but the hose does not come away very easily to get the air filter out.  I do not want to break anything or force it out.  Is there anything else I need to disconnect to get the filter out?  Is there anything I should look out for?  Is there a site with a picture or something?

Thanks for any help
Doyle

Answer
Air Cleaner Element, Ranger, Explorer
NOTE: Refer to Section 00-03 for the Emissions Systems Maintenance Schedule for air cleaner element inspection or replacement.




Removal

Remove engine air cleaner (ACL) (9600). Refer to Engine Air Cleaner removal in this section.

Pull snap ring on engine air cleaner to separate air cleaner body.

CAUTION: Do not tamper with the sensing elements located in the mass air bypass of the mass airflow sensor.

Remove air cleaner element (ACL element) (9601).


Installation

Clean all inside surfaces ofengine air cleaner. Refer to Engine Air Cleaner cleaning in this section.

Install air cleaner element.

Position engine air cleaner body parts and close snap ring.

Install engine air cleaner. Refer to Engine Air Cleaner installation in this section.


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                 Engine Air Cleaner, Ranger, Explorer
 
Removal

NOTE: Removal and installation steps are the same for all Ranger and Explorer vehicles even though parts may differ in appearance.



On 3.0L and 4.0L engines (6007), disconnect crankcase ventilation hose (6853) from air cleaner outlet tube (9B659).

Disconnect mass airflow (MAF) sensor connector.

Disconnect intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.

Loosen engine air cleaner (ACL) (9600) clamp.

Carefully separate engine air cleaner and remove air cleaner element.


Installation

For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order.

A mild detergent solution may be used to facilitate assembly of engine air cleaner to engine air cleaner mounting bracket (9626) and inner front fender.