FORD 2012 F-150 Raptor v.3 - Manual (Page 420)

Changing the Air Filter Element (3.5L EcoBoost Engine)
1. Locate the sensor electrical
connector on the air outlet tube (1).
This connector will need to be
unplugged.
2. Pull up to disconnect wiring
harness (2).
3. Disconnect the sensor by pressing
the retaining tab and pulling back
on the lead.
4. Clean the area around the air
tube to air cover connection to
prevent debris from entering the
system, and then loosen the bolt on
the air tube clamp so the clamp is
no longer snug to the air tube. It is
not necessary to completely remove
the clamp.
5. Pull the air tube off from the air
cleaner housing.
6. Release the clamps that secure
the cover to the air filter housing.
Push the air filter cover toward the
center of the vehicle and up slightly
to release it.
7. Remove the air filter element
from the air filter housing.
8. Install a new air filter element.
9. Replace the air filter housing
cover and secure the clamps. Be
careful not to crimp the filter element edges between the air filter
housing and cover and ensure that the tabs on the edge are properly
aligned into the slots.
10. Slip the air tube onto the air filter housing and tighten the air-tube
clamp bolt snugly, but do not overtighten it.
11. Reconnect the sensor electrical connector to the outlet tube.
12. Push the wiring harness back in place.
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2012 F-150 (f12)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA (fus)