2012 Ford F150 Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 423

Maintenance and Specifications Changing the air filter element (3.5L EcoBoost™ engine) 1. Locate the sensor electrical 1 2 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. 423 2012 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)