Fuel filter replacement

[texmln]

I snapped the blue retainer clip when removing the connector. Does anyone know where to find these connectors? I don't even see them on realoem.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by texmln

I snapped the blue retainer clip when removing the connector. Does anyone know where to find these connectors? I don't even see them on realoem.

Looks like you need to buy the line, item 3 (if that is the correct line), and move the clip over.

RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 3.0i FUEL PIPES AND FUEL FILTERS

[sideswing]

I also broke the blue retaining clip while trying to pry the clip out, I had to replace a whole new fuel line which cost me about $58 + tax from the dealer.

When I got the new fuel line, I played around with the quick connector and found out there is nothing hard at all to remove it. You can remove the connector within 5 secs. All you have to do is to press down the top (oval) side of the clip (not the flat side) with your finger then slowly pull the fuel hose out as the clip is in the opening position when you press down the top side. It is easy isn't it

[franz1640]

Originally Posted by sideswing

I also broke the blue retaining clip while trying to pry the clip out, I had to replace a whole new fuel line which cost me about $58 + tax from the dealer.

When I got the new fuel line, I played around with the quick connector and found out there is nothing hard at all to remove it. You can remove the connector within 5 secs. All you have to do is to press down the top (oval) side of the clip (not the flat side) with your finger then slowly pull the fuel hose out as the clip is in the opening position when you press down the top side. It is easy isn't it

I am in the same picture , I broke the clips, so now I have to buy new lines(2) those are fuel in to the filter. I see you already replaced them , my question is : how do you get access to the other end to replace them?