Changing fuel filter

[gwb195605]

I have a 01 Sport Trac. I was going to change the fuel filter and figured out how to remove the 2 hoses coming in to the filter and removed the clip holding the other end but I couldn't get the hose off. Is there a trick or special tool or do I just need to pull harder. I didn,t want to screw anything up. The end with 2 hoses had plastic clips to push that released the filter but there is just a metel to metel conection on the other end. Any help would be appreciated.

gwb

 

[aldive]

You need a special fuel line disconnect tool.

Good luck ......

 

[John_Rock]

And in my experience, even with the special tool its still a pain in the ass.
Don't forget to release the pressure of the fuel line before you begin. There's a schrader valve up at the fuel rail in the engine bay that you can relieve the pressure with.

 

[gwb195605]

OK thanks for the help.

 

[CJonWardell]

No Schrader valve on the 2001, at least not on mine. Remove the relay or the disconnect in the passenger compartment and turn over for a few and it will relieve pressure.