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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 01:33 PM
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Can't Get the FUEL FILTER OFF ?!?!

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98 Explorer XLT 4.0L SOHC

I got a special tool to remove the fuel filter. It looks kinda like a pair of dull safety scissors with half circle "tubes" on the end, but at a 90 degree angle.

I can get those "half circles" (which make a hollow tube when closed round the fuel line) to push down into the connector collar where the fuel line couples to each end of the filter.

However, what NEXT? Do I just keep pressing down until something releases? (I've pressed it really far down, but nothing seems to release...I'm afraid to press too hard.

Am I suppose to sort of open the "scissors" after pushing the ends into the connector collar (it just did fit into the collar and there is no play).

Anyway...I'm kinda stuck....Do I just continue to press the tool into the linkage until it snaps off?

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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 01:50 PM
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Can't Get the FUEL FILTER OFF ?!?!

I know, it's very hard to take it off. You have to insert the tools "collar" into the fuel line and work your way out of the filter, sometimes going TOWARDS the filter body. If the fuel line clip is too close to the lip on the fuel filter, you won't be able to release it
 
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 02:02 PM
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I'm not clear on the "working towards" part. The tool I have can only press away from the filter body itself. If I moved (pulled) the tool towards the filter, it would simply slip out of the collar part of the fuel line (where the fuel filter tube inserts) and just clunk against the filter.

Should I have a different type of tool?

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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 02:14 PM
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Can't Get the FUEL FILTER OFF ?!?!

What I did was slide the tool in, grab both tool and fuel line, so the tool stays in at all times and slide it off the filter. It's just a little tricky.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 02:52 PM
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Can't Get the FUEL FILTER OFF ?!?!

Yes.....I just tried that and it worked. Thanks for the tip.


You're right. It is not just a "click" and release. The tool simply loosens it just enough to start working it off. After lots of tugging and wiggling it finally popped off (it's really hard to get leverage lying under the truck and reaching up).


ALSO, for others.....even if you have released the fuel pressure and run the engine until it stops.....there will still be residual fuel in the line.

It will come spilling out. Have something there catch it like a cup or old towel. Careful - and don't let it splash in your face since the filter is above you and you are on your back (unless you are fortunate enough to have a lift).
 
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