Fuel filter removal help

[qcbtbx]

So, i attempted to replace my fuel filter today...epic fail! I could not get the clips off. I followed this diy: http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90764

The clips in this diy seem to protrude out more than mine do. I pressed and pressed and still could not get the filter out or get the clips to budge. Anyone else tried replacing theirs? Anything different on the .:R? I will try again tomorrow...just looking for some advice/reassurance. Thanks! :thumbsup:

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[MKV Aaron]

I found it easiest to position yourself to be able to pinch the clips with one hand, and use a large flat head screw driver to pry them off a bit. It take some maneuvering, and my fingers hurt from the clips, but I have done it 3 times, and its pretty easy now.

Give it another whirl.

 

[qcbtbx]

I found it easiest to position yourself to be able to pinch the clips with one hand, and use a large flat head screw driver to pry them off a bit. It take some maneuvering, and my fingers hurt from the clips, but I have done it 3 times, and its pretty easy now.

Give it another whirl.

Thanks will do! Were the clips black like the rest of the connector?

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[MKV Aaron]

I think one or two were. One was blue the others blended in because they were all black, but are same type of clip/connection.

 

[Voyles2]

I use a set of angled vise grips and lightly squeeze.

 

[qcbtbx]

As you can see I have trying to get the clips to budge and no success. When you push them in is there a click or something. What am I looking for after pushing them in far enough?

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[eurocars]

Once you push the tabs in, pull the line back. It may be helpful to push the lines in towards the filter while you push the tabs in

 

[qcbtbx]

Once you push the tabs in, pull the line back. It may be helpful to push the lines in towards the filter while you push the tabs in

I got the "hardest" one off! Now the two shown in the pic

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[qcbtbx]

2 down 1 to go!

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[qcbtbx]

thanks for the help guys!

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[kgw]

Pain in the freakin' a**. . . I almost destroyed the line ends getting mine off! Even with the "special" tool! :thumbdown: