Fuel Filter

[Kemi]

Originally Posted by Theessence

what I meant was that the black filter clip tabs are broken off. The quick release tabs should be intact based on what I've attempted so far. So am I understanding this correctly... I take the black clip and push it away from the filter, toward the line, and then pull the filter out of the line?

It just sucks having been under my car for the past 3 days and making no progress at all. I want this time under there to be the last one, otherwise I think I'm going to have to get a professional; this would however be unfortunate because part of the reason I'm doing this at all is so that I can start learning some things about car repair/maintainence.

I think the information that we've got so far should be sufficient so I'll let you all know how it goes. *crosses fingers*

Theessence,

I fairly sure I know what kind of tab you're talking about. Yes, the black piece with the tabs is the built in tool to remove the filter. It has to be pushed into the line to move the retainer bands on the inside. It can be a pain and with the tabs broken it's even harder. Yet, it still can be done. I would remove the nut end so it's more easy to move. Spray PB blaster/WD40 into the connection and try to 'work it' to make it move better. Push the line all the way in while you hold the filter. Since you can't push the black retainer in very well due to the broken tabs, us needle nose pliers (preferably one with a 45 or 30 degree bend) and pry the retainer in from against the filter. After that, pull the line off. It can be extremely difficult even with no broken pieces due to rust, debris....but it can be done. Good luck.

[aokss]

I changed mine today GRRR...... it had the black clip coving the line also.
i ended up just braking it off and digging the the rest out of line and pulled filter off and the spring like clip inside. then slip on the new filter that has the white clips on it as in the how to remove fuel filter section shows.

[Gir-_-]

yea the black clip, I ended up breaking mine in the removing process, but there are still clips inside that grab onto the rib of the fuel filter, and just clips in, with out using the white clip that came along with it....

with the universal tool I have I can just fit it inside and push in and it'll release the clip....

changed it out, so far no leaks

[aokss]

One more note. Be sure the little O-Ring comes out with the old fuel filter. if not look inside in the Inlet line(from tank to filter) for it. mine was yellow. if you don't get it out and you place new filter on which it comes with a new seal on it your going to have Leaky Leaky.
I found out the hard way

[mjtr21]

okay which way are you pulling the fiilter before you pull on the retainer with the pliers. does the filter and line have to be as close together as possible and then pull on the retainer towards the filter or other way around? kemi could you please explain the direction a bit clearer. thank you very much you are a big help.

[deanr221]

i just went tthrough the same deal...had the black piece with the 4 tabs...sprayed lubricant on plastic piece until it spun freely....still couldn't get it to release pushing it away from the filter...about to give up when i took an open end wrench and used it to pry the black plastic piece away from the filter and it popped right off!...hope this helps somebody ...it was a real pain