# Fuel filter change **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [April 24, 2014, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change/84710 "2014-04-24T02:04:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Fender1325](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/96bed5/32.png) [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 2:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change/84710/1 "2014-04-24T02:04:03Z")
I cant seem to post pics here but anyway, im trying to change my fuel filter on my 2003 4.2 v6 f150. The side of the fuel filter facing the cab has a normal joint i recognize, where you take the disconnect tool, lets say thats the male end, and it plugs into the joint and pops the filter off the fuel line. Almost looks like the mouth piece for a trumpet. Now the other end facing the gas tank has a plastic line and plastic connection. I do not recognize this joint. Do i need the disconnect tool thats circular and just clamps on the line there? Sorry for the confusion and lack of pictures ---
**Author:** ![Fender1325](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/96bed5/32.png) [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change/84710/2 "2014-04-24T02:11:58Z")
The cab side would use these normal ones > **[OEM Automotive Tools Hose and Line Disconnect Tools 25150](https://www.summitracing.com/parts/oes-25150?seid=srese1&gclid=CNii9YnQ970CFchQ7Aodx3YA0g)** > > Find OEM Automotive Tools Hose and Line Disconnect Tools 25150 and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing! > OEM Automotive has the tools to disconnect fuel, transmission, radiator, and air conditioning lines. Their selection of... The other side is a different kind of joint ---
**Author:** ![Fender1325](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/96bed5/32.png) [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change/84710/3 "2014-04-24T02:13:29Z")
Ah! Got the pics to upload of the “unknown” joint ---
**Author:** ![Fender1325](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/96bed5/32.png) [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 2:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change/84710/4 "2014-04-24T02:15:06Z")
This is the cab side, which im familiar with ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 3:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change/84710/5 "2014-04-24T03:44:37Z")
@Fender1325‌ I’ll refer to the right side picture You need to squeeze those two tabs together and push that white plastic piece up Then you can remove the line Reverse the process when you’re done ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 3:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change/84710/6 "2014-04-24T03:52:06Z")
Do the Ford designers do it that way – rather than just using screw-on fittings – b/c it makes it possible to remove and re-install with less clearance? ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 3:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change/84710/7 "2014-04-24T03:57:31Z")
No. They do it that way because it’s quicker to install the fuel filter on the assembly line. Tester ---
**Author:** ![rattlegas](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/rattlegas/32/2857_2.png) [@rattlegas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rattlegas)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change/84710/8 "2014-04-24T04:36:28Z")
The white plastic is a retainer clip that slides and releases the filter nipple. ---
**Author:** ![Fender1325](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/96bed5/32.png) [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 5:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change/84710/9 "2014-04-24T05:10:58Z")
Thanks guys. Once I remove the white retainer clip, does the fuel line come off by hand or do I use the standard disconnect tool like on the other end of the filter? ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 8:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change/84710/10 "2014-04-24T08:36:39Z")
@Fender1325‌ Once that clip is loosened, the line will pull off by hand ---
**Author:** ![Stoveguyy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Stoveguyy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stoveguyy)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2014, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change/84710/11 "2014-04-24T16:48:20Z")
my taurus has plastic clips on inlet/outlet. easy to change. just did it last week ---
**Author:** ![Fender1325](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/96bed5/32.png) [@Fender1325](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fender1325)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2014, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-change/84710/12 "2014-04-25T00:40:56Z")
Just got it done. Easy! I wish all ends were like that. Way easier. Good thing I did it, looks like original owner never did and it came out brown on the gas tank end. Thanks everyone