Fuel Sender Unit Replacement Help Needed

[rprieto]

I'm having great difficulty removing the vertical fuel line, within the tank, that connects to the fuel sending unit.

Is there a trick or a tool that I may need?

 

Please advise.

[JFP in PA]

Year of the car would be useful.

[rprieto]

2002... was in the tag line.  Got it off finally.  That connection is just very, very snug.  The plastic buttons were depressed enough.  I just pushed down the connector after I felt it budge a bit. What a pain.

 

Everything works after a 10 mile test drive.  I put 1/2 tank of gas in and it seems to register properly.  I will fill it up in a few days and drive it till it goes red to make sure everything registers properly.  Hoping I don't need it recalibrated.

 

BTW I was able to use a loaner OEM Fuel Pump Replacement Kit PN 27160 I got from Autozone.  Made removing and replacing the large ring quite easy and, in the end, won't cost me anything after I return it.