Methinks you're mistaken. I've done fuel filters on Ford cars or trucks of
just about every year in the 90's. I've never needed the spring release
tool. they all have had those plastic clips.
CJB
"David M" <NOSPAM@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:pan.2006.02.04.04.40.56.540096@sled351...
> On Wed, 01 Feb 2006 22:37:17 -0700, Big Al rearranged some electrons to
> form:
>
>>
>> "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:
>>>
>>> > 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.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> David M (dmacchiarolo)
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Al
>
> In 1998, you still need the plastic tool. :-)
>
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> David M (dmacchiarolo)
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