# Fuel filter replacement **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [April 19, 2008, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-replacement/13072 "2008-04-19T22:16:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![westnlas](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/westnlas/32/754_2.png) [@westnlas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/westnlas)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2008, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-replacement/13072/1 "2008-04-19T22:16:22Z")
How do the fuel lines come off on a 2002 Ranger? There is a small hairpin clip with no lift tab and the ends are embedded in the housing. Anyone done this procedure? ---
**Author:** ![mmsamma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ed655f/32.png) [@mmsamma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmsamma)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2008, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-replacement/13072/2 "2008-04-19T22:37:12Z")
push pull have a GREAT day.! ---
**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 19, 2008, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-replacement/13072/3 "2008-04-19T22:38:50Z")
Slip the clip off the fuel line and slide it back away from the filter. [http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis37000.html](http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis37000.html) Then you’re going to need a tool such as this to insert into the fuel filter to unlock the fuel line from the filter. Tester ---
**Author:** ![westnlas](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/westnlas/32/754_2.png) [@westnlas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/westnlas)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2008, 3:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-replacement/13072/4 "2008-04-20T03:58:47Z")
Well, I broke 1 of the clips and still wasn’t able to remove it. These clips are orange (3/8) and green (5/16). The dealer doesn’t show the part number. And the fitting looks different from the external spring type at the fuel rail. Does this tool have instructions? I think the clips must be removed first? I know it must be easy, but I can’t take a chance on a leak. No backup vehicle is available. Thanks again guys ---
**Author:** ![mmsamma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ed655f/32.png) [@mmsamma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmsamma)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2008, 4:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-replacement/13072/5 "2008-04-20T04:02:49Z")
I told you push pull. mmsamma out ---
**Author:** ![gcarter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ed655f/32.png) [@gcarter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gcarter)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2008, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-replacement/13072/6 "2008-04-20T04:17:38Z")
I believe you push in on the colored tab and pull the line off the filter. But, if you break it, as I did, NAPA carries a fix-it kit. Good luck, it is a S.O.B. ---
**Author:** ![westnlas](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/westnlas/32/754_2.png) [@westnlas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/westnlas)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2008, 1:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-replacement/13072/7 "2008-04-21T01:15:39Z")
Well, I know I need the repair kit, do you remember the name of it by chance? Thanx ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/51bf81/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2008, 4:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-filter-replacement/13072/8 "2008-04-21T04:42:43Z")
You might find new clips at an auto parts store. They all usually have a rack with assorted stuff like window cranks and exhaust studs and all kinds of caps and clips.