Is there a secret technique to using that tool to remove the fuel filter? I tried to get the clips to release but was afraid I was going to break something. I bought the tool from Autozone that looks like scissors, it has 2 different sides-5/16 and 3/8, which size should I be using? I read somewhere that it is the 5/16 side but that seemed to small, (the tool would not close all the way)and the 3/8 side almost seemed that it wasn't going in all the way, again I was afraid of breaking the line or the clip. Is there a better tool to get? Also what is the best way to de-pressurize the fuel system, I unplugged the fuel pump plug under the truck and let it stall out like the Haynes book said to, is there an easier way?

 

i just have to keep cussing untill i get it apart.
i have bought a tool like your talking about and have not used it yet

it is possible the the part of the tool that slides inside the coupleler is to thick
if it is sliding up inside it is probably on there right.
try not to break it of course, but it takes alot of cauxing

 

I just changed my filter last week but on a 2002, I used the plastic fuel/AC tool. It was a hassle to get the fuel filter to budge but it finally did. Just be patient and take a break if the fuel line is fighting you.

 

I've done it several times with that tool. just wiggle it while you push it in. its a little tight but youll get it.

 

I tried it with that tool on a 2001 Excursion and finally gave up. Then I went back to Autozone and bought an OEM (brand name) Part No. 25052 set of Air Conditioning & Fuel Line Disconnect Tools (about $9.95). The grey tool worked on the Excursion. Another trick I learned is to spray a little WD 40 on the connector to both clean and lubricate it. Then I push the fuel line onto the filter as though I am installing the filter rather than removing it. When the Fuel line is pushed as far as it will go onto the filter, then I insert the tool and pull the fuel line off of the filter. I have used this method several times now on fuel lines and A/C lines and it has worked very well for me. Hope this helps. GOOD LUCK! Probably the tool you have will work but I like the other set better.

 

return the metal tools to autozone, they will not work due to being too thick (or you can grind them down a bit), the plastic ones will work just fine

 

I used a machete last time I did one ..

 

To let the pressure out of the lines, on the fuel rail on the passengers side is a release valve.

 

I have watched the guys at jiffy lube take thirty minutes to change mine on my last truck. Pretty sure that on my new truck...I am gonna do it. Thanks for the tips!

 

very good plan
i forgot to mention that

 

I have never released pressure and never had any pressure on the line. Just a small amount runs out which I catch in a rag.

 

Yea , I use to stick the pressure tester on the shrader and bleed it off . Well , I didn't do that one time and it wasn't any different. So

 

WD 40 eats up rubber parts like orings- use silicone lube

 

Well, I went back to AZ and bought the Air conditioning & Fuel line disconnect set, it is a set of 6 different size plastic clips that slide onto the fuel line and into the clip, these work MUCH easier, the hardest part is getting the clip onto and off the line, then they slide in and release the clip with no problems, it took me about 2 minutes with these clips as opposed to about a half hour last night with nothing gained. Like I said the kit comes with 6 sizes, I used the grey one, it seemed to fit the best. Thanks for all the help.

Sean

 

I have the scissor tool. It worked OK on the back (inlet) hose, but it would not work on the front (outlet). I used the round nylon (plastic) tool that I used to use on my '93.

I let my rig set overnight and it allows the pressure to trickle down to almost nothing. Use a rag to catch any dribbles. Keep your eyes away from the drip path of the gas drops.