Fuel filter replacement

[Darek]

I just attempted to replace the fuel filter on my 2003 X5, 3.0l, but the fuel line had strange connectors at the filter. Anyone had any experience with these--can I unlock them somehow and then lock back on the new filter? Please see photos for detail. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[supersteve]

I believe they must be squeezed.

[tonydan1]

the filter ends hav to be squeezed. also, you have to fit your screwdriver in the little holes of the side of the hoses. it is a real challenge to get to it.

[NJ04e53]

a n00b question..does the 04 3.0 use the same fuel filter?

This only have 00-02 listed.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Fuel-...spagenameZWD1V

[Darek]

As far as I know the ebay link shows an earlier version of the filter that was used before 2003.

[NJ04e53]

^^ thanks...would you happen to know the exact part# for the 04 3.0? OEM or aftermarket?

[Darek]

You can check the part number here
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/

[omodos]

Did you manage to get it off?the filter looks metal???whats that about?

[Wayne's World]

Bumping an old topic but on my '06 X5 3.0L, I can't seem to locate the filter. I've rebuilt my VANOS seals and this stupid fuel filter thing is boggling my mind. I know it's within the belly pan but I'm not sure if it's on the driver side or passenger side. I attempted taking the driver side belly pan off but there are some 'pop rivets' on the side closest to the driveshaft and I just can't see or don't understand how you remove those.

Where is it located on my vehicle?

[amacman]

it is at front end of fuel tank , you remove underbody guard to access , wil you find fuel tank ok or shall i draw you a picture .