what is this and how do i get it off?

[Ranger97XL]

I'm trying to replace the fuel filter since it looks like it's original to the truck but I can't get one of the connections off. I thought they were supposed to be two horseshoe clips but they aren't one is a wierd metal clip. And it's not quite one of those spring fittings becuase the tool doesn't sit/work properly.

 

[Boggin]

i had the same problem with mine and on mine that peice was seperat from the filter so i could take the filter off without having to mess with that little critter