How to release clip holding fuel pipes / FBH feed

first-things-first · 21st January 2015, 21:34

On a diesel, 2005 facelift, I am trying to work out how to release the clip retaining the main fuel feed and FBH fuel feed.

This one is under the metal plate holding the fuel filter in place and assorted pipes (only a few of them

). It sits directly below the fuel filter housing under a plinth that supports the filter.

The clip spins and feeling underneath it seems to give a little, but there seems no obvious way of them releasing.

Anyone know the technique I need?

Greeners · 22nd January 2015, 12:24

pair of pliers, squeeze the two tabs together and slide back...not much space granted....

first-things-first · 22nd January 2015, 14:28

Many thanks for the reply.

Could I just confirm that to release is a sideways action rather then pulling down from the grooved stud it is on?

first-things-first · 22nd January 2015, 18:43

Sorry. Just cannot see how you can "squeeze the two tabs together and slide back"?

The connector is fitted (looks like pushed) onto a threaded stud it seems. Looks like the only way off is to lever it off, pulling downwards.

BTW happy birthday David.

first-things-first · 22nd January 2015, 19:19

Don't worry about this. Think I can do what I need to without taking clip off.

21st January 2015, 21:34	#1
first-things-first Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 176 Thanked 352 Times in 272 Posts	How to release clip holding fuel pipes / FBH feed On a diesel, 2005 facelift, I am trying to work out how to release the clip retaining the main fuel feed and FBH fuel feed. This one is under the metal plate holding the fuel filter in place and assorted pipes (only a few of them ). It sits directly below the fuel filter housing under a plinth that supports the filter. The clip spins and feeling underneath it seems to give a little, but there seems no obvious way of them releasing. Anyone know the technique I need?

22nd January 2015, 12:24	#2
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22nd January 2015, 14:28	#3
first-things-first Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 176 Thanked 352 Times in 272 Posts	Many thanks for the reply. Could I just confirm that to release is a sideways action rather then pulling down from the grooved stud it is on? Last edited by first-things-first; 22nd January 2015 at 14:31..

22nd January 2015, 18:43	#4
first-things-first Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 176 Thanked 352 Times in 272 Posts	Sorry. Just cannot see how you can "squeeze the two tabs together and slide back"? The connector is fitted (looks like pushed) onto a threaded stud it seems. Looks like the only way off is to lever it off, pulling downwards. BTW happy birthday David. Last edited by first-things-first; 22nd January 2015 at 18:45..

22nd January 2015, 19:19	#5
first-things-first Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 176 Thanked 352 Times in 272 Posts	Don't worry about this. Think I can do what I need to without taking clip off.