lugnut

On 1 Feb 2006 16:00:13 -0800, "Robbie"
<crhcotton@bellsouth.net> wrote:

>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.


If your connectors have a "U" shaped plastic lock, just cut
the ends and pull them out. The lines can then be pulled
out of the filter.

If you have the same filter as my '93 F150, it has a metal
safety clip on each connection. You will need to pull them
off and use a garter spring release tool to remove the lines
from the filter. They are available in the size you need
individually or in a set. Beware that you will need a tool
with a long tube for this connector. The short ones will
not release it. Be sure to release the fuel pressure before
pulling the fuel line from the filter. Be prepared to spill
som fuel. That damn filter must hold about 2 gallons! Also,
some of these things came from the factory with no garter
springs in the connection as was the case with mine. This
was discovered when the recall was done on the switching
valve and garter springs installed. If you find that it
does not have them, you need to install them. I have seen
fuel pressure in these system go over 100 psi which may
result in separation of the connector if the fuel pressure
regulator fails as mine has a couple of times.

Lugnut