Fuel Filter Lines, how do they disconnect?
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Fuel Filter Lines, how do they disconnect?
On my 05 edge the fuel line connections to the filter are a black rubber with what looks like a clip (orange and green) that slides into the connector to grab the flange at the end of the fuel filter spout. does that little clip slide up with force allowing it to disconnect or is there a special tool needed to get it to release?
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I just finished doing this to my truck. ^^^^Like he said the coloured tabs just push in and the lines pop off. I used the fale edge of a small screwdriver to push mine in as they were very stiff. And remember to take the pressure off the line before you do it, dont want a shot of gas in the face.
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There's actually an inertia switch to kill the fuel pump. Meant for accidents, but great for purging the fuel lines.
It's by the pass side footwell in my 01 behind the trim. Little red button with a slot for a flathead. Pop it up while running, it will kill the fuel and the truck will die. Push it back in when ready to restart.
It's by the pass side footwell in my 01 behind the trim. Little red button with a slot for a flathead. Pop it up while running, it will kill the fuel and the truck will die. Push it back in when ready to restart.
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I just changed my fuel filter in my 2001 4.0 SOHC. I used a Wix filter. The screwdriver works great on the fuel lines, just dont use much force. If they are tight use something to clean/loosen it up. Mine was pretty dirty so a 'lil WD-40 was used on the fuel lines.
I used the inertia switch to bleed the fuel pressure as mentioned above. The lines came off quick. Remove the nut holding the fuel filter in the frame to give you a little more wiggle room. I removed the orange and green connectors first and then the one with the white clip last. I just pushed it out gently with a small screwdriver. Only lost a tiny bit of gas. Make sure the lines snug up in with a slight click.
Install new filter and lines. Start up engine-Check for leaks. You're done.
I just changed my fuel filter in my 2001 4.0 SOHC. I used a Wix filter. The screwdriver works great on the fuel lines, just dont use much force. If they are tight use something to clean/loosen it up. Mine was pretty dirty so a 'lil WD-40 was used on the fuel lines.
I used the inertia switch to bleed the fuel pressure as mentioned above. The lines came off quick. Remove the nut holding the fuel filter in the frame to give you a little more wiggle room. I removed the orange and green connectors first and then the one with the white clip last. I just pushed it out gently with a small screwdriver. Only lost a tiny bit of gas. Make sure the lines snug up in with a slight click.
Install new filter and lines. Start up engine-Check for leaks. You're done.
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