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Old 06-20-2003, 12:06 AM
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im having a problem changin my fuel filter, i was able to get a screw drvie down there to loosen up the clamps, and slide them out but the hose was on the filter so tight i couldnt pull it off, even after i depressurized the fuel pressure, i was able to change my fuel filter which is the same principle, but there was more room, in which i was able to twist the hose off, but i can't do it on this, im pretty sure the filter was never changed and i onyl got 70k doing my 60k service, so wat do you guys recommned i do to take the hose off, i wanted to sue a plier but dotn want to rip it off, if anyhitng ill cut the hose and just go buy another one at the dealer
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Old 06-20-2003, 05:30 AM
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Remove your intake from the throttle body to the air box. That will give you more room to work. Use a pair of pliers, grab the hose and twist that sucker off.
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Old 06-20-2003, 08:31 AM
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what i did to make it a little easier for me was take a flat head screw driver and wedge it in between the hose and filter and twist it so it slowly goes up, hope that helps
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Old 06-20-2003, 08:36 AM
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Originally posted by patel_anu
what i did to make it a little easier for me was take a flat head screw driver and wedge it in between the hose and filter and twist it so it slowly goes up, hope that helps


Yeah that's what I do. I also remove the intake and than it's easy to get at.
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Old 06-20-2003, 09:03 AM
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Re: fuel filter

Originally posted by asf4life
im having a problem changin my fuel filter, i was able to get a screw drvie down there to loosen up the clamps, and slide them out but the hose was on the filter so tight i couldnt pull it off, even after i depressurized the fuel pressure, i was able to change my fuel filter which is the same principle, but there was more room, in which i was able to twist the hose off, but i can't do it on this, im pretty sure the filter was never changed and i onyl got 70k doing my 60k service, so wat do you guys recommned i do to take the hose off, i wanted to sue a plier but dotn want to rip it off, if anyhitng ill cut the hose and just go buy another one at the dealer
Use a hair dryer to warm up the hoses and you'll be able to pull it off.
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