Fuel filter change

Daryl

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Do I REALLY need the fuel line disconnect tool to swap out a new fuel filter? The videos from LMR looks like a pinch and a twist and viola! There’s a plastic part and a white coupler. Can I share tree mechanic this or ???
 

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Yes. Can you do it without the tool, maybe. Why make it harder than it needs to be?
 

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The tool can be rented from autozone and makes life much much easier.


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I actually was able to R&R without the tool kit. I just used a small, curved Needle nose plier to grab the side of the white clips, pulled them away a bit then used the curvature of the needle nose to wedge them off. Worked a charm and didn’t damage them. Upon reinstall, clipped right back in place. Result!!!
 

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