MK3 RS Fuel filter problem

Probably Genuine Renault & probably only be able to buy the fuel line that its attached to.( Had to change one from the tank before & had to buy the whole line). Looks like someone has been tinkering around there before.

 

I think Renault only sell them pipes as A kit.
172728420R
£118+ vat

 

Genuine Renault... Get the vault open.

 

Those green plastic clips are so easy to snap
Would love know if that cable tie held fuel pipe on ??

 

I need to change my fuel filter. Is it easy to replace without damaging the clips? Any best practices on safe removal?

 

there’s probably a tool that’s designed for theses clips although never see one, need to pull clips from middle of its curve straight out away from pipe I’ve been using pin-nose pliers but not ideal really need something with hook on end

 

Believe these are clips

 

I’ll give it a go when the weather improves. Knowing my luck I’ll break them.

 

Attempted the fuel filter today, gave it all a clean up first to see the clips better.

Do you have to push the green clips in to release the connector or lift it up and out?
Didn’t want to push the clips too hard and snap them.

Thanks

 

Cheers mate, will do it tomorrow. Cable ties at the ready!

 

the green clip is actually a separate item and needs to be PULLED OUT completely away from the pipe as in my photo above

 

can be bit confusing as all the fuel line around the engine do indeed use the push type integrated connector (foto) its just the filter uses the little pull out clips

 

Ha I’ll try that then. Does much fuel come out of the pipe when removing? Best to clamp the lines?

 

No fuel comes out pipe as pump is between tank and filter, it is under pressure so expect squirt when pulling pipe off filter and filter itself hold fair bit so might need towels for that spillage. Once both clips are pulled out it’s easy swap filter over and pop clips back in