I need to change fuel filter on 1997 f-150,having problem removing fuel lines

 

I had the same problem with a 95 that I used to have. I glanced at my 98 and I think it is the same. I believe that you need a line removal kit that you can get at a parts store. What this kit has are plastic sleeves that you slide into the line to release it from the filter. I fought with the 95 till someone told me about this. I am not for certain about the name for the kit, but a good parts guy should be able to help you. I do know that the kit comes with varied sleeves for different size fuel lines..

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1998 F-150XLT Supercab. 4.6 V-8/4R70W. 3.55 gears. True Duals 2.25" Turbo Mufflers. Fire engine red

 

most/all auto parts stores will a fuel line removal tool available. the one i bot at pep boys was about $12 and had two sizes. you have to have one to get the filter loose. dan

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2001 Lightning, silver, bot/picked up on 05/08/01, 1997 f150 xlt 4.6L 4x2 with: a/f one fipk, superchip, optima battery, bbk 75mm throttle body, edelbrock ias shocks--2001 lightning to come(she came--see above)