2011 Ford Ranger Air Filter Replacement

Air Filter Replacement is one of the most common repairs for 2011 Ford Ranger. This repair involves replacing the damaged engine component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 15-20 min and requires easy skill level.

🔧 Required Tools

🔩 Replacement Parts

What You'll Need

• Replacement engine part (OEM or aftermarket)
• Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
• Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
• Adhesive strips or glue
• Clean workspace with good lighting

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1:

Pull the tailgate latch and lower the tailgate down so that it is open.

Step 2:

Remove the two 19mm Phillips #1 screws on the taillight housing that face the inside of the bed.

Remove the two 38mm Phillips #1 screws on the taillight housing that face the outside of the truck.

Step 3:

Pull the taillight housing down from the truck so that the wires and plugs are exposed.

Step 4:

Remove any dirt or dust around the taillight plug so that nothing falls into the lens.

Step 5:

Loosen and remove the taillight plug so that the bulb is exposed.

Step 6:

Remove the old or damaged bulb.

Insert the new bulb into the exposed plug and then insert the plug back into the taillight housing and tighten.

DIY vs Professional Repair

Environmental Impact

By choosing to repair your 2011 Ford Ranger instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 6199 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new 2011 Ford Ranger generates 6200 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 1 kg of CO₂. That's a 100% reduction in carbon emissions!