W212 Bluetec - CLIC Hose Clamp Info
10-29-2016, 12:04 PM
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W212 Bluetec - CLIC Hose Clamp Info
Guys, I am replacing the fuel filter on my 2013 E350 Bluetec with 68K. I have never run across these CLIC hose clamps. What is the best tool to use to get them off? Where do I find replacement hose clamps?
10-29-2016, 01:14 PM
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2012 e350 bluetec
Clic Clamps
I bought my CLIC clamp pliers from Amazon. A good one runs about $30 if I remember correctly.
Since you only need a couple of CLIC clamps buy them from the dealer. They're cheap and the dealer will give you the exact sizes you need. The fuel filter uses two different size clamps I believe.
Some people use jubilee clamps but I prefer the CLIC clamps since they expand properly.
Be very careful when pulling the hoses off the fuel filter. Don't use a regular pair of pliers if you can avoid it. You don't want to risk "nicking" the fuel hoses and causing a leak. The longer of the two fuel lines is a complete assembly and is expensive to replace. Ask me how I know....
Since you only need a couple of CLIC clamps buy them from the dealer. They're cheap and the dealer will give you the exact sizes you need. The fuel filter uses two different size clamps I believe.
Some people use jubilee clamps but I prefer the CLIC clamps since they expand properly.
Be very careful when pulling the hoses off the fuel filter. Don't use a regular pair of pliers if you can avoid it. You don't want to risk "nicking" the fuel hoses and causing a leak. The longer of the two fuel lines is a complete assembly and is expensive to replace. Ask me how I know....
10-30-2016, 11:16 PM
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