Hey folks! I have been reading about fuel filter changes on the forum. I've tried to follow the description of how to remove the thing with a removal tool. Perhaps I work too hard or drink too much beer, but I don't get it.
Also, does the fuel system HAVE to be de-pressurized? I saw differing opinions as to that as well as how to do it.
Sorry for the repeat, but I've not changed a Ford filter in years, and I just didn't follow what was already served up. Thanks for any help.

 

The quick disconnect tool works best if you install the tool into the line, then push the line into the tool and pull the line off the filter. It takes a bit of fiddling and holding your mouth right to get it to release. And there ain't no way to depressurize the fuel system like a schrader valve on these trucks, only way you can do it is by tripping the inertia switch or pulling the fuel pump relay and running the engine until it quits. You don't really have to depressurize the lines anywho, just wrap a shop rag or something about the fitting before pulling it loose.

 

Who in the hell would need a tool???

Unless our trucks are different??

 

Anyone that drives one of these trucks needs the tool to remove the fuel lines from the filter Only way to get em off.

 

I have found that it sometimes helps to spray a little spray lubricant into the junction of the spring lock connectors before trying to separate them, sometimes it helps the spring to release easier. Usually I spray the connector first and then push the connector together as though I am trying to conect them. Then I insert the tool and, once again push the connector together, then I push hard on the tool to completely insert it. After fully inserting the tool, I then pull the connector apart with a turning motion, if I can grasp the line in a place where I can turn it. This method has worked well for me.

 

for what it's worth to me, most mechanics will charge $20 or less to change the fuel filter for you and do it right there right now. all you need to do is supply the filter.

to do it at home in the driveway i need to depressureize the fuel system which involves getting some gas on my hands and on the driveway and then i get unerneath the truck with my ****ty little plastic tool and fight with the thing for while only to spill more gas on myself, my hands and on the driveway. then i fight with it to get it out of the bracket.

wash my hands when i'm done and i still smell like gas. take a shower and i still smell like gas.

it's just not worth it.

 

I aggree on that, Have it done, save the hassle

 

Agreed,
I just spent 20 mins trying to figure out how to get the filter lines off, even with the P0s plastic fuel line tool its a pain, but somehow I got it off several years ago with no problems.....what gives?