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Re: Fuel Filter
"CJB" <colonyparkwagon@excite.nospam> wrote in message
news:ZzqEf.13704$Ix.8372@trnddc07...
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> "Big Al" <sal1@qwest.net> wrote in message
> news:xQgEf.117$f12.26563@news.uswest.net...
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>> "David M" <NOSPAM@nospam.com> wrote in message
>> news:pan.2006.02.02.02.58.27.110229@sled351...
>>> On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 16:00:13 -0800, Robbie rearranged some electrons to
>>> form:
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>>> > I want to change out the fuel filter in my 1995 F-150 4x4. I noticed
>>> > that the filter has a clip on each end. Do you remove the filter by
>>> > removing the clips and pulling the gas line off of each end. I would
>>> > appreciate any help or advice.
>>>
>>> You need the release tool. A few bucks at any auto parts store.
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>>>
>>> --
>>> David M (dmacchiarolo)
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>> From what year on?? On my 2000, you can pull the clips out with a needle
>> nose pliers. The new filter came with the clips.
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>> Al
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> Exactly. If it has two plastic clips, just take them out and the lines
> will slide off the filter. Usually the new filter includes new clips. If
> your filter doesn't come with clips, you probably want to get some. I
> have reused those clips, but I've also had them break when removing them.
> Nothing more frustrating than having to go back to the parts store for a
> twenty-five cent part.
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> CJB
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Be advised, even with the correct tool, those little clips can be a real
pain in the ass to remove...
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