[98silverstang]

I was out under my car ready to change my fuel filter but I couldn't get the fuel line and my old fuel filter disconnected from each other. Is there a special way to pull the two apart, or do i need to use some WD40 or oil along the fuel filter pipe to get it to slide off?

 

[wayne94mustang]

did you pull the ''key'' out.theres a small plastic peice that keeps it from comeing apart....if you did that then theres some grit holding it tight

 

[98silverstang]

I removed the clips off of both ends, and then unscrewed the metal band that goes around it, didn't see anything else so I guess I didn't. Is it on the fuel in or out pipe?

Thanks for the help

 

[98silverstang]

I tried again this morning, I looked for that plastic piece and didn't see anything other than the two clips that could be holding it on. I sprayed WD40 up along the connection and was still unable to pull it apart. Is there something else I must do or am I just being a wimp and need to use a little more elbow grease to get them apart?

 

[98silverstang]

can anybody please help me?

 

[crazybeach38452]

how to change fuel filter

Have you purchased the tools needed to change the fuel filter from the part store? Its not that expensive part its just 3 or 4 different size plastic pieces and of course you only need one but have to purchase all. Once you find the size that fits around the fuel line you insert the smallest end in the end of the fuel filter. Push the plastic piece toward fuel filter while pulling the fuel line in the opposite direction and once it releases do the same to the other side. All it releases is a spring to remove the line.

I was out under my car ready to change my fuel filter but I couldn't get the fuel line and my old fuel filter disconnected from each other. Is there a special way to pull the two apart, or do i need to use some WD40 or oil along the fuel filter pipe to get it to slide off?

 

[fletch03]

i have had the smae problem take your gas cap off it will help it did with me