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[Sir_Mixalot]

Firstly, apologies if this has already been covered, i did a search and checked the faq and maintainace sections to no avail.

Basically how do you get the fuel filter off the car?!  I sat under the car for a good 45 minutes fiddling with pliers and knives trying to get the fuel lines off it without damaging them but had no luck.  The Haynes is very breif with something like "unclip the fuel lines"...but i can't for the life off me see how todo it - well i can see how todo it (push in both clips and pull appart!); but i can't manage todo this.  Is there a special tool or way to modify an existing tool todo it?

As a sub question, i am doing a service on the car, changing:
oil + filter, air filter, pollen filter, fuel filter, spark plugs and coolant
...anything else I should do?

Thanks alot.

[Auto Addict]

I think you may need these...

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=040211441&r=2076&g=111

[Sir_Mixalot]

cheers for looking but - £13!!!

Now way todo it without these?

[Auto Addict]

You could search on e-bay, but look at it htis way, how much would it cost at a garage to have the fuel filter changed?

[nixoro]

You could search on e-bay, but look at it htis way, how much would it cost at a garage to have the fuel filter changed?

And also you will have the correct tool for the next time it needs replacing. I just used a set of adjustable pliers myself.

[Auto Addict]

[I just used a set of adjustable pliers myself.

But you're an Omega expert........

[jonny2112]

I haven't done this yet, but hope to soon. I remember reading though that you have to de-pressurise the fuel line first! Has this been done?

[iggy21uk]

I've used the correct tool  - still a bit iffy with that.

Also did one with a pair of wire strippers - the one with a v notch - then put the filter on back to
front - duh!

When I bought the filter I bought two new clips as well

[Bo Bo]

I've used the correct tool  - still a bit iffy with that.

Also did one with a pair of wire strippers - the one with a v notch - then put the filter on back to
front - duh!

When I bought the filter I bought two new clips as well

Just bought one & mine came with the clips, will be trying this soon.

[TheBoy]

I did with a pair of long nose pliers and a screwdriver. Have you got the replacement clips as well as filter so you can see exactly what you need to do (basically squeeze the retaining tabs)?

[dellboy]

i did mine 2 weeks ago with wire strippers took about 10 min without breaking clips

[Markjay]

I think you may need these...

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=040211441&r=2076&g=111

Stop improvising, as AA says get the job done using proper tools...  

[Admin]

Thread tidied to remove off topic posts!  

[Kev]

Thread tidied to remove off topic posts!  

Naughty.  

[Ghosts in my machine]

Being a tight fisted Yorkshireman, I had the same reaction to the price of the special tool for fuel filters so decided to try without. Especially as I'd got the filter for a dirt cheap price, and didn't want to waste my saving.

A Bit fiddly, but with rear wheel removed (presume yours is in same location) and using a small terminal screwdriver, they came off a treat. Just push screwdriver in and partially unclip one side, keep some pressure on to pull apart, then do other side the same. after a couple of tweaks like this, it came apart.

I did think that my circlip pliers with the 90 deg angle end on would do it, but couldn't find them at the time (found 15 minutes after getting wheel back on! [smiley=rolleyes.gif])

[Kev]

....but couldn't find them at the time (found 15 minutes after getting wheel back on! [smiley=rolleyes.gif])

Ain't that always the way.  

[JamesV6CDX]

Did mine in about ten mins with two small flat bladed screwdrivers pushing the clips back.

Make sure you look the other way and keep eyes tightly closed when pulling off the pipes, especially if there's pressure in the fuel system.

I'm talking from experience,  the first time I changed this filter I had both eyes full of petrol, it hurt.

[Kev]

Did mine in about ten mins with two small flat bladed screwdrivers pushing the clips back.

Make sure you look the other way and keep eyes tightly closed when pulling off the pipes, especially if there's pressure in the fuel system.

I'm talking from experience,  the first time I changed this filter I had both eyes full of petrol, it hurt.

And that's why it's always a good idea to pop the bonnet and de-pressurise the fuel system before carrying out any work on it.  

[Tezray]

Easy way to de-pressurise the fuel system - Take out the fuel pump fuse and run the engine until it cuts out (about 2-3 seconds).

I've never understood all the fuss about changing the fuel filter, it took me all of 5 minutes with a pair of flat ended screw drivers (and the wheel still in place! lol). It's only 2 clips people, not rocket science!!