Absolutely cannot remove the fuel filter. St Louis area anyone?
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Absolutely cannot remove the fuel filter. St Louis area anyone?
Ok I've tried 4 different times to remove the fuel filter on my Mom's '97 GLE (ABS). I can get the top hose off but no amount of twisting, turning, nothing will get the bottom broken loose.
I've tried everything I can find on here and elsewhere.
I'm kind-of near St. Louis, anyone done this on theirs and have a good technique that works?
I SHOULD MENTION THAT IT IS THE ORIGINAL FUEL FILTER. 157k, 1997 model.
I tried at 60k, 90k and 120k and just now to get it off.
I've tried everything I can find on here and elsewhere.
I'm kind-of near St. Louis, anyone done this on theirs and have a good technique that works?
I SHOULD MENTION THAT IT IS THE ORIGINAL FUEL FILTER. 157k, 1997 model.
I tried at 60k, 90k and 120k and just now to get it off.
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I would say twist and pull but seeing that you have the ABS module blocking some of your workspace, I would do what the others suggest to crimp or replace the hose. Just put some oil on nipples of filter before sliding over hose.
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I have found the trick to getting it off easier is to do it when the engine compartment is rather warm. Like 20 minutes after a good ride. The heat will make the hoses a bit softer and easier to work with.
#15
Or you can get some shears.... Cut the old fuel filter where the nipple for the hose begins.
Use pliers to get the old nipple out of the hose....
It's what I did on my last FF change....
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That's one I hadn't thought of, I've been trying it with the car cold. Thanks
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Alternatively, you can do what I did. Work a 90* pick between the hose and the filter nipple all the way around to loosen it up. Then use a trim prying tool to PUSH the hose off the filter nipple. Pulling will only make it tighter.
Last edited by asand1; 06-10-2012 at 05:33 PM.
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