# Taurus Fuel Filter Swap

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-fuel-filter-swap/28265>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** filters, taurus, gasoline\
**Created:** [March 25, 2009, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-fuel-filter-swap/28265 "2009-03-25T00:06:14Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![popof9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5fc32e/32.png) [@popof9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/popof9)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2009, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-fuel-filter-swap/28265/1 "2009-03-25T00:06:14Z")

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Car: 1996 Ford Taurus GL 3.0L OHV  
  
 I’m trying to replace the fuel filter. I’ve pulled out the two-pronged plastic clips holding the fuel lines to either end of the old fuel filter. The question is, now what do I do to get the fuel lines off? I’ve tried prying them gently but firmly but they won’t budge. Do I need to use some kind of fuel line detach tool? Neither the Hanes Guide nor the factory service manual say anything about having to use such a tool to detach the fuel lines. I don’t want to pry too hard lest I damage them so I’m stuck. Anyone who is familiar with these cars have any suggestions?

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**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:** [March 25, 2009, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/taurus-fuel-filter-swap/28265/2 "2009-03-25T00:11:33Z")

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Ford uses what is called a Duck-Bill connector on it’s fuel lines, and you need this set to remove the fuel lines. [http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis37000.html](http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/lis37000.html) Your local parts store should have a set of these.

Tester