1999 chevy malibu fuel filter disconnect broke?

I was trying to get off the fuel filter. It has a black ring thing over a metal line and the filter goes into this and locks I can't get the quick disconnect side out. All the black plastic side is broke off. I tried prying but nothing helps. Am I going to have to replace whole line or am I doing something wrong?

There are no disconnect tabs to push

I was trying to get off the fuel filter. It has a black ring thing over a metal line and the filter goes into this and locks I can't get the quick disconnect side out. All the black plastic side is broke off. I tried prying but nothing helps. Am I going to have to replace whole line or am I doing something wrong?

not sure but the black piece thats broke is some kind of cover(not sure)
but under it you still have the clips that need to be squeezed in to release.

There are no disconnect tabs to push

take another look,it may not have tabs but its still has a lock that
needs to pushed in.

that black cover is broke and just goes inside the line. there is absolutely nothing showing to push in.

that black cover is broke and just goes inside the line. there is absolutely nothing showing to push in.

the cap should be squeezed to remove,you broke the hole piece off
or just part of it broke??
either way,by looking at it closely you should be able to see what was being pushed in.if i remember right with the cap removed it looks
simular to the ones GM use.if you know what they look like.
Good luck

Whole piece is broke nothing showing on outside at all. Is there a way to get entire piece off and replace the quick disconnect piece ?

Whole piece is broke nothing showing on outside at all. Is there a way to get entire piece off and replace the quick disconnect piece ?

this may help,or atleast i know were talking about the same set up
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?pageId=0900c15280268c6a

not sure if you can use a regular q/connect
i think the piece thats broke is part of the line,so you may need a new line

Good luck

title pretty much says it. i was driving and i went over a hump kinda fast, and the ball joint came loose.

yep it's all missing. Somebody told me if you can break the whole quick disconnect out you might be able to replace it but I think I'm going to take it to the shop because replacing that line will be a big job with removing the tank, etc. God I'm bout to be broke. and I'm not even sure the fuel filter is the problem. I sure hope it isn't the pump or injectors. The pump is energizing when the ignition is on but you never know.

title pretty much says it. i was driving and i went over a hump kinda fast, and the ball joint came loose.


huh???

Whole piece is broke nothing showing on outside at all. Is there a way to get entire piece off and replace the quick disconnect piece ?

Use a 1/2 inch open end wrench, put it between the plastic part and can and pry.

Ive pryed but it isnt coming off. Im going to cut it off put short hose over old end and new filter and reroute.

Ive pryed but it isnt coming off. Im going to cut it off put short hose over old end and new filter and reroute.

if your thinking of replacing the q/connect with a hose & clamp
it will not work.there is too much pressure & it will leak.
you can try a repair kit.its a piece of hose with q/c end that
splices into exsisting line.

Thanks totally didnt think about high pressure.

I had the same problem when replacing my gas tank.

Here's what I did.

I cut a section from a ball point pen casing, cut a slit down one side and forced it open and fit it over the fuel line. Then I slid the casing into the quick release joint and it spread the tines enough to release the connector.

I make it sound easy, but I did this after hours of trial and error to get it off.

Hope it helps.

Todd

97 malibu v6 137k

Thanks so much. I gave up and tested fuel pump relay and bingo.

here is a tip that wish i would of known prior, the black quick connect fitting (with the tabs, i dont mean the green one) wasnt needed when replacing the fuel fitler because the new filter has the white clips for a secure connection, asIt could of saved me self alot of frustration and hours. we spent hours trying to separate it from the fuel filter witout breaking it so if it breaks THATS OKAY!!!! you dont need it, the male end of the new filter wont fit into the black not so quick connect. so follow usual way to separate the two, squeeze with a pair of needle nose pliers and pull filter out, force it if you have to but be cautious of fuel line of couse and if plastic breaks make sure no pieces are left in the line, the should be the black fitting and a metal ring. heres two pictures showing that the old fuel filter doesnt have the white clips like the new one. hope this helps.