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Old 05-29-2008, 10:15 PM
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Fuel filter replacement
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.
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Old 05-30-2008, 08:29 AM
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I believe they must be squeezed.
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Old 05-30-2008, 08:59 AM
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yes squeezed
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.
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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
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As far as I know the ebay link shows an earlier version of the filter that was used before 2003.
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Old 06-06-2008, 08:33 AM
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^^ thanks...would you happen to know the exact part# for the 04 3.0? OEM or aftermarket?
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You can check the part number here
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/
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Did you manage to get it off?the filter looks metal???whats that about?
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Did you manage to get it off?the filter looks metal???whats that about?
Uhh... The fuel filter is metal.
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Old 03-29-2009, 01:44 PM
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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?
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