What special tool for fuel filter change?

[Danbot]

Did my fuel filter on my 13 pro this morning, and it was pretty easy and quick...
-remove side panels, hood, and swing console out of the way.
-remove 2 rear bolts on clutch cover so you can move it a bit.
-remove upper intake duct (1 wiring clip to disconnect, as well as the sensor connector)
-1 bolt in retainer plate on rail side

My first observation was.... no special tool required for changing the filter. I was expecting to need my 3/8" fuel line tool, but the pump end of the line just has a green clip to secure to the tank. Was this a change for 13?

The second was how the upper intake duct (between the hood and the airbox) is constructed. It appears that poo engineered some underhood intake for when the vents are plugged. The duct had foam element and a plastic cover that would allow some underhood intake, although with how tight it is packed it probably doesn't flow much. I did notice last season that when my intakes were covered over, the sled still ran pretty well. Kudos to poo I guess!

 

[Coner]

Interesting. I needed the 3/8" fuel line tool from the auto parts store to change the filter on my 2011 Pro. Glad to hear they came up with a new clip design

 

[Danbot]

Yes, that is what I expected. I'm not sure if this new style clips right onto the older style or not, it took me by surprise. Guess I should have taken pics, but it's tool free on the tank end on my 13!

 

[rocket]

The '12 requires tools as well. Polaris has done the style of clip you describe on other models before - the only thing I can guess is that they questioned the durability of the "plastic" clip style vs the all metal style when dealing with sleds likely to be ridden more aggressively.