Fuel filter replaced (No broken blue clip) Pics included
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Fuel filter replaced (No broken blue clip) Pics included
The front side of the fuel filter comes of very easily, as long as you have the ford fuel filter replacement tool..
Now as far as the blue clip goes, I searched on here and found no real answer as to how it worked, so I decided to take my time and mess around with it and get it off without breaking it.. First step is if you have a set of picks, use the 90 degree pick, and slide it in between the fuel filter, and fuel line as shown here.
Once you have it in between the fuel filter and fuel line slowly pull back on the pick, and the center part of the blue clip should start to pop out, once it has poped out some, remove the pick from the fuel filter and place it under the middle piece of the blue clip (piece is shown in the next pic) and pull up on it.
Once the middle blue pice of the blue clip looks like the picture above, you will have to push down on the two outer pieces of the blue clip, this should release the filter, and it should slide right out. If it does not release push the center piece of the blue clip back in a little, and that should get it to release.
Anyway I replaced mine at 23,000 miles, and I will say it was filthy. I will update this thread with a picture of the inside of my fuel filter as soon as I get a chance to cut it open..
Now as far as the blue clip goes, I searched on here and found no real answer as to how it worked, so I decided to take my time and mess around with it and get it off without breaking it.. First step is if you have a set of picks, use the 90 degree pick, and slide it in between the fuel filter, and fuel line as shown here.
Once you have it in between the fuel filter and fuel line slowly pull back on the pick, and the center part of the blue clip should start to pop out, once it has poped out some, remove the pick from the fuel filter and place it under the middle piece of the blue clip (piece is shown in the next pic) and pull up on it.
Once the middle blue pice of the blue clip looks like the picture above, you will have to push down on the two outer pieces of the blue clip, this should release the filter, and it should slide right out. If it does not release push the center piece of the blue clip back in a little, and that should get it to release.
Anyway I replaced mine at 23,000 miles, and I will say it was filthy. I will update this thread with a picture of the inside of my fuel filter as soon as I get a chance to cut it open..
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Originally Posted by artgarcia
Thanks TX 150! the clearest explanation i ever found regarding fuel filters, I can't do it mine with the search i made 3 months ago, I'll try with your metod this weekend
I also searched, and kept putting off changing my fuel filter, because I couldnt find any detailed instructions and information regarding thet blue clip. Since I had some time, I just decided to go out there, and figure it out..
azfordby4 Nice truck BTW..
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Here is how the service manual says to remove the blue fule line clip. First you push on the two tab corners
to release the centerlocking tab. Then you pull the locking tab out and push the fitting towards the tube to release pressure, press the tab corners to release the fitting.
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to release the centerlocking tab. Then you pull the locking tab out and push the fitting towards the tube to release pressure, press the tab corners to release the fitting.
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Last edited by highridin4x4; 01-09-2007 at 11:00 PM.
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Thanks for posting this. I just changed mine today. I have about $15.00 into the new filter and removal tool, it only took me about 10 min. That is after I check back here to see how to get that stupid blue click to come loose.
My filter had never been changed before and the truck as 37,XXX miles. Once I had the old filter off I checked to see how clogged it was. I was still able to blow through it, so it must not have been too bad.
Thanks again TXF150
My filter had never been changed before and the truck as 37,XXX miles. Once I had the old filter off I checked to see how clogged it was. I was still able to blow through it, so it must not have been too bad.
Thanks again TXF150