From Fuel filter replaced (No broken blue clip) Pics included as Stealth pointed out ( I have read this thread, btw, just thought I'd try to one-up it).

The first picture shows the steel snap fittings on the intake [rear of truck] end. Mine is not like this, but still good picture of how to remove the fitting if you are not familiar.

Also, someone posted a scan of the diagram in the Haynes manual. I briefly tried to find it, but didn't. I might get motivated to go and scan it myself. If you have they Haynes manual [which is always a good idea for any vehicle you own] there is a pretty good diagram in it for the blue clips.

Just a note...

p.s. have a listen to the Mercenaries 2 song that we keep hearing on the commercials...

 

I need to read this when I change my fuel filter.

 

Just wanted to say thanks to BlueScrew150. I changed my fuel filter today and his writeup on the blue clip was very helpful. This was one of the easiest fuel filter changes I've done since I started buying fuel injected cars.

 

can one of the mods put this in the how to section

 

That is wierd because I couldn't use the blue piece that slides in. It just wouldn't work for me. I just put the tool in and pushed and it came right off.

 

Yup, read this about 24 hours too late lol. I figured out how to work the blue clip by myself, but I busted one of them. I can still remove it with 2 screw drivers or needle nose pliers though.

 

Thank you! Need to change mine as well.

 

let a family member change mine and he ended up breaking the blue clip and a lip on the 8" line behind the filter. ford wants 123.00 i found it at tasca for 81 dollars anyone know of anywhere cheaper? part # is 6l3z*9j280*b

 

I broke off the pull up tab in step 1, but was able to get it out the rest of the way with
needle-nose pliers. I went to my local dealership and they list for $28.40 for only 2 clips!!! Sheesh! Thanks for the on-line source! So much for the Dealership Parts Pricing Matrix that Phil Long Ford uses...

 

Ok here she goes....got all ready to change fuel filter today for the first time...been reading the threads, getting all the good info and felt ready to knock it out....ole BlueScrew had the good pics, and instructions....great blue clips instructions.....so i de psi the fuel lines....insert the plastic disconnect tool into the fuel line on the engine side(the side without the blue clips) but cannot for the life of me get the line to come off. Didnt figure I should have to pull too hard..didnt want to mess up the fittings...so I'm stuck!!! Cant even get the first dang step right...its supposed to just come off but that's how I roll i guess.....sighhhhhh....please help..anybody...ideas? Thanks 2006 f150...

 

Those clips are also on the fuel pump but you cant get them off with any tool too close to the housing i broke one of mine a couple months ago what a pain but it still cliped onto the new pump i just pray it never goes out or i am replacing part of the fuel line lol

 

This post was tremendously helpful Thanks guys!!!