I am having difficulty removing the front fuel line from the filter. I followed the instructions posted under technical articles, but am not having much success. The line coming from the fuel tank comes off just fine with the fule-line disconnect tool. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated.

 

A mechanic friend of mine tried to replace my fuel filter. He said that the front line needed a smaller removal tool and he didn't have one that small.

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1997 XL,4.2L, modified airbox, K&N filter, aftermarket power windows and door locks, dual outlet muffler with left and right pipes, older model Ford rails.

 

I can't really help you with your problem. But I replaced my filter a few weeks ago, and both ends were the same size.

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1998 F-150 XLT 4x4 SC/SB 4.6L, Auto., 3.55LS, TTP, blah, blah, blah
All the info is at http://www.fordf150.net

 

I had the same problem . I bought a disconnect tool from Advanced auto parts . The line comming from the tank came right off but the tool broke trying to remove the line going to the engine. Went to Auto zone they had a different style tool that came in a set with 6 differt sizes. It was a small plastic ring that you slid around the fuel line. It took 3 or 4 try's but it finally came off.I think the secret is to hold the filter & the tool in one hand while pushing in against the line while pulling the line forward with the other hand.Wish you luck.

 

In my case using the special tool same size both sides, no problem. It is a 98.

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sometimes at work we have to cut them off due to the clip inside the hose gets bent from people takign them off and slighty bending the fuel line trying to place their tool in place ford does have replacement clips
ps dont use a cutting wheel
i have had customers ask that before