Fuel Filter Replacement
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Fuel Filter Replacement
I have a 2003 F250 w/5.4l in it.
I wan to change the fuel filter but I noticed that there is a metal clip instead of the plastic ones found on my car.
Are there supposed to be metal clips on both sides of the filter. All I see is one clip on the engine side of the filter and nothing on the other side. I know I need the special tool(s) to release the filter from the lines.
If the metal clips are to be on BOTH sides of the filter, are they obtainable at an auto parts store? Or the good old Ford Dealer?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Bob
I wan to change the fuel filter but I noticed that there is a metal clip instead of the plastic ones found on my car.
Are there supposed to be metal clips on both sides of the filter. All I see is one clip on the engine side of the filter and nothing on the other side. I know I need the special tool(s) to release the filter from the lines.
If the metal clips are to be on BOTH sides of the filter, are they obtainable at an auto parts store? Or the good old Ford Dealer?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
Bob
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fuel filter replacement
yeah, mine has the 2 metal retainers also, but nothing comes loose when you pop 'em
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my 98 has two metal safety clips, these come out by hand.
Once you get these off, you need a ford ac fuel line disconnect tool to get the lines off.
Once you get these off, you need a ford ac fuel line disconnect tool to get the lines off.
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Thanks
I bought the tool (a series of different size plastic pieces). Popped the clip, used the correct size tool. No problem at all. Just some gas ran down my arm. I also wore safety googles just incase but nothing sprayed.
It was a piece of cake.
Thanks for all the replies..
HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all members.
Bob
It was a piece of cake.
Thanks for all the replies..
HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all members.
Bob
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Originally Posted by galaxie641
You are lucky a lot of them get stuck and are a major PITA to get loose.
Next time I go for auto supplies I'll tell him...
It's so easy. A caveman can do it.
