I didn't want to pay the $50 the dealer wanted to change the filter, so I bought one. I snapped back the clips, but the hose would not slip off. It looks like there might be an internal snap ring or something. I didn't want to tear up anything, so I thought I would ask for help.Anyone change one of these, and what does it take? Ron
There is a garter clip inside the belled housing at the fuel line terminations..... takes a special tool, probably 4 or 8 bux at the local parts monger. These do collect dirt inside - if you don't get them clean, you can and will damage the clips (last time I checked, these are shorter than the older ones and are not serviced separately yet). Don't forget to bleed fuel pressure down before you remove the filter - there can be enough residual pressure in the line to give the unwary a nasty surprise.... especially when an incandescent trouble light is involved.
Jim Warman snipped-for-privacy@telusplanet.net
Jim, thanks for the info. Since I already bought the filter from the dealer, and it's time to have the oil changed, I guess I'll let them change it this time. We are leaving on a trip Friday, and I don't have time to find the tool and experiment with using it. It seems like all of these better ideas are sure weeding out the average do it yourself mechanic.
Ron
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