changing fuel filter

[notaricajustfasta]

we tried everything and could not get the thing off. i guess we are going to have to spend the hundred bucks and have the dealer relplace the whole line

[Cold_Silence]

Why did u break the line? Urs must have beeen really rusty for u not to be able to get it off with a lot of force..

[notaricajustfasta]

the line is fine its the clips that are broken that i cant pinch to get off. so the whole line has to be replaced cause of it.

[chevyguy93]

umm. just to let you kno, you dont pinch the clips. you lift them outwards because there is a lip on the fuel filter that they have to lift over in order for the line to slide off. Its their "easy clip" system. Obviously its not as easy as it seems. It did take me a little while to figure it out myself.

[notaricajustfasta]

well now somebody tells me. i guess i can try that

[chevyguy93]

haha. sorry i didnt see this post earlier. i'm pretty sure it says in the haynes manual under fuel filter. I know it does for my 93.

[Cold_Silence]

Yeah its under basic maintenence like 4 pages in, its real easy.

[JWS6]

I've run into the same problem. Unfortunately, I needed to replace the tank pressure sensor(done) but for the life of me I cant get the damn filter off. i have three different trypes of quick disconnect tools and none of them can fit. The black plastic ring is toast so here is my question: If I cut the filter off at the connection before the larger part of the filter, do you guys think I can then slide my tools in to remove the remaining piece from the damn hose?

[mike2004tct]

Originally Posted by JWS6

I've run into the same problem. Unfortunately, I needed to replace the tank pressure sensor(done) but for the life of me I cant get the damn filter off. i have three different trypes of quick disconnect tools and none of them can fit. The black plastic ring is toast so here is my question: If I cut the filter off at the connection before the larger part of the filter, do you guys think I can then slide my tools in to remove the remaining piece from the damn hose?

I'll ask a few more questions before you attempt this.
1.) Is it the plastic ring on the filter, or the plastic cap on the fuel hose?
If it's the cover on the filter pinch housing, just remove the plastic, and you'll see 4 metal clips that are for the retainer. Use a needle nose pliers to pull on the 4 clips/tabs to get the filter off. It's kind of hard to do, but you need to push the filter towards the fuel line while you try to release pressure on the clips. (3 hands work best in this situation)
If it's the transparent (2) squeeze fittings, then you probably ruined the fuel line.

2.) If the plastic ring is the actual fuel feed line, you'll need to get a new hose (They're available at specialty parts stores like Napa, not at chain stores like Autozone).

[JWS6]

It is the black collar on the fuel line itself. i dont see any clear pinch retainer on the filter which stumps me because my new filter has one. So do you think I would be successful if I cut the fiter to expose more area to get the tool on? BTW are the plastic fuel lines available for replacement. I though I would have to replace the entire assembly which has made me VERY cautious. TIA

[mike2004tct]

Look at the collar very closely. Is it completely solid plastic all the way around, or does it have slots for the pinch clips for the new filter to fit into.

If the collar is completely solid, pry it off with a small screw-driver. You'll then see the 4 metal clips I talked about in the above post.

If it has slots, you'll probably have to purchase a new receptacle (available at NAPA), or a whole new fuel line (maybe at a parts store, but most likely at a dealer)