fuel filter

[jmkegle]

I just bought an '02 Ranger to replace my '88 Ranger and am just getting to know the 16V 2.3L motor. As part of a general tune-up and maintenance bench mark, I want to replace the fuel filter and can't seem to get the doggone fuel lines off. They're not like the old duck-bill type retaining clips. I've tried the little tool for releasing the spring-lock type and that doesn't seem to work either. Any body else have trouble with these things, or have I been driving an old truck for so long that I'm completely unaware of how the new things work.

[Wicked_Sludge]

make sure you have the right size of removal tool for the spring clips.

aside from that, they can be a tight fit (they DO hold 60PSI of pressure after all). just get the tool in there and pull hard on the line (dont break those lines, they arent cheap).

[Engine7]

Try disabling the fuel system and release the fuel pressure first. May help.

[addiman09]

i ripped them apart and replaced with the original screw in clamps, much easier

[jax4bangin]

im about to do a fuel pump.. how much do they cost??

[Wicked_Sludge]

youve got to go down to the parts store to get one anyway...why not just find out then? :dunno: