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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 07:48 PM
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So today I went to change the fuel filter on my 04 Screw. I went to remove the quick-connect fuel line on the inlet side of the filter and the plastic clip broke with very little pressure applied to it (Road salt maybe?) The fuel line is still attached as the clip broke before it disconnected, but now I need to find a way to fix the line... Do I now have to replace the entire line to the tank? That would be unfortunate because I just had the damn bed off the thing a month ago... any suggestions would be appreciated... Here are some pics...

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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 12:25 AM
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Is it just the blue piece that's broken, or part of the black?
If it's just the blue, then, if I remember correctly, you can replace it. I think I got a Wix filter that came with one.
If the black part broke, then you'll probably have to replace the line.
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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 05:15 AM
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^^^ This ^^^


Until you buy the filter/blue clip, you can use a small tie wrap in the slot of the clip to keep the line from sliding off the fuel filter.
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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 07:50 AM
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Thank god... no, none of the actual fitting broke, just the blue clip. Thanks guys this really made my day...
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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 07:56 AM
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they sell clips at all auto parts stores... been there done that..
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