Hay guys,
could someone help with removing the fuel lines to change the fuel filter.
I purchased a quick disconnect tool 3/8 5/16 shapped like a x.
Any help much appriciated.

 

Did you get it figured out yet?

Wearing old clothes that you don't mind getting gas on is a good idea, as well as wearing safety glasses. Gas in the eyes doesn't feel too nice.

Start by relieving the fuel pressure. You can do this by finding the schrader valve on the fuel injector rail and depressing it. It's like a tire valve. Or you can let the truck sit overnight and replace the filter before starting it.
I always spray down the ends of the lines with WD40 where they go onto the filter. That usually flushes the dirt and junk out so the tool works better.
Remove the safety clip from the line. It just pops off.
Pick the end of the tool that fits right on the filter tube.
Push the hose towards the filter while pushing the tool into the hose. When the tool is as far into the hose as it will go pull on the line. Sometimes you'll have to pry the line a bit to get it off the filter, while still holding the tool in.
It's a good idea to hold a rag over the fuel line as you pull it off the filter.
Make sure that when you reinstall the lines that they click into place. Pull on them a few times to make sure they stay on the filter.

 

Thank you, I will try this tomorrow. Is there only the one clip on the engine side of the filter?

regards
Dan

 

I didn't have any luck with the X tool. I bought a Lisle AC/Fuel Line Disconnect tool set for $9.95 at Sears, the Lisle # is 37000. Worked great.
Tim

 

My favorite way of releaving the fuel pressure is to pull the fuel-pump fuse or the intertia switch connector while the engine is running. When it dies, there's gonna be no pressure left

 

Thanks for the HELP, it sure beats the side cutters to remove and duct tape to repair... But we wont discount their usefulness...


Dan

 

Before you remove the old filter be absolutely sure you have the same model filter to replace it with. Remember, the fuel filter has to be secured in the fuel filter cradle holder so it must fit. Release the pressure via the shrader valve and yes you will need the removal tool which cost a few $. When changing the fuel filter wear eye protection and obviously no smoking. Have a few rags, small container to catch slight amount of gas that will probably flow when you pull the filter. Basically, to remove the inline filter you undo the metal retaining clips from each side of the filter you are removing and then use the tool to release the filter at each end. Undoubtedly you will fool with the tool and how to release with it but after a couple of minutes you will get the drift of it. 8-) Be sure to install the new filter with the arrows point in the proper direction. It really is easy to change the fuel filter yourself and it will save you $ for sure. YES, you are smart to change the filter before you find the filter is problematic and leaves you stranded on the road!

Hints on the fuel filter removal:

In regard to the nylon disc set.... it is "Lisle" brand, part # 37000 "AC/Fuel disconnector tool set. This set has multipe sizes and unfortunately the other tool you can buy, the metal scissors tool has 2 sizes. I find the plastic disc set is the better way to go because you have various size discs, one of which will fit. With the fuel line disconnect discs have two open end wrenchs. I slide the proper size nylon/plastic fuel line disconnector into the circular opening on the end of the fuel line and with the open end wrench put one wrench around the front fuel line to hold it and one open end wrench to push the fuel line disconnector disc IN and easily the fuel line comes out/ free. The trick is do not at anytime pull the fuel filter away from the fuel line while you are using the fuel line disconnector tool. You push the fuel filter into the line/connector and as you are pushing it in use the two open end wrenchs and the remover disc to separate the line from the filter. It is harder to for me to explain this then for me to remove the fuel filter. The inline fuel filter removal is easy if you have an understanding of how the filter is attached.