Replacing fuel filter - How to deal with these clips?

[Mote]

I Googled, I searched these forums, I even bought a Chilton's :-) - This is my first post. I've been a marauder owner for a week now!

The clips on my fuel filter are unlike what I've read about anywhere. The piece that goes onto the filter ends is hard plastic. The clip is a not-as-hard plastic "C". I can see the ends of the C through 2 small holes. The outer part of the C is in a recess so I couldn't get a screwdriver under it. I push up on of the C-ends and it went up easily. And broke. I couldn't get the other half pushed up so I stopped right there. If I were to get it out, is the broken clip OK to put back in? The replacement filter(Motorcraft FG986B) doesn't have clips so I suppose I'd have to go to a dealer.

I attached a picture of the clip (2/3s of it anyways). Any advice?(always a loaded question :-)

[Marauderjack]

After I broke a bunch of them I found out that you PUSH the flat part IN to disengage the clips.....pull the connector off the filter while pushing in on the clip ....DO NOT REMOVE THEM......DUH!!!:eek:

Like I said I broke a BUNCH of them!!:shake:

[bob6364]

After I broke a bunch of them I found out that you PUSH the flat part IN to disengage the clips.....pull the connector off the filter while pushing in on the clip ....DO NOT REMOVE THEM......DUH!!!:eek:

Like I said I broke a BUNCH of them!!:shake:

But a broken clip WILL hold the assembly together with alittle duct tape until you get a new one....believe me :o

[1stMerc]

I just went through this not to long ago and of course broke one of the clips (learning removal). Since didn't come with correct clip just reused broken clip, but used a hose clamp to hold in place on both ends of filter.

[blazen71]

http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7852

[O's Fan Rich]

http://www.motorcitymarauders.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7852

Awesome thread there.

I have spares at home now and carry two in my travel kit.

MJ- EXCELLENT post. I did not know that you could push them in, pull the connector and leave the clips alone!

COOL!!!!

[RF Overlord]

Dealer gets $7...each!

NAPA sells a box of 10 for $8.49 Ask for p/n NCK-11

[ImpalaSlayer]

this is good to know since i havent changed my filter yet. (puts flame suit on) :flamer:

[O's Fan Rich]

this is good to know since i havent changed my filter yet. (puts flame suit on) :flamer:

DOH!!!!!!


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[Mote]

I laughed and laughed! No tools required! I just pushed with my thumb/forefinger and it came right off. There I was before with pliers, screwdrivers, a Dremel (jk) Pulling, twisting. I am really glad I asked...

[smardern]

Getting ready to change the filter - is it really necessary to relieve the fuel pressure before disengaging the clips ? I don't care about a little fuel spray (no flames or sources of heat nearby) and I figure I'll have rags and drip pan at the ready.

[BLACKMARAUDER04]

Mine was as easy as removing an electric connector from say a door switch. Less than 2 minutes to replace.


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[Crownvicguy311]

I wrapped my broken clips in electrical tape. the new filter came with new clips but they were way too big so I retained my broken ones. They hold just fine with the tape lol.