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Stuck Quick-Disconnect

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I've got a quick disconnect line that just doesn't want to come off (fuel filter). Has anyone had this problem, and what resolution did you reach? I'm just checking for any tips before I cut this thing off....

Shawn

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I replaced one a few years ago and had to play with it before I could release the quick disconnect.

I had to unscrew stuff so I could drop the coolant lines down a bit and get my hands on the filter. Then loosen/remove the clamp for the filter and rotate the filter so I could get to the disconnect. Don't remember all the details.

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I've got a quick disconnect line that just doesn't want to come off (fuel filter). Has anyone had this problem, and what resolution did you reach? I'm just checking for any tips before I cut this thing off....

Shawn

This type of filter connection is essentially the same as used by VW. You really have to squeeze down on the disconnect ring to get it to open and disengage the filter. Use some vice grips to get a good grip on it. When it is open, the filter will slide off real easy.

PS. Make sure you have something to catch the gas that will come out. There can be as much as a half a pickle jar!

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I've got a quick disconnect line that just doesn't want to come off (fuel filter). Has anyone had this problem, and what resolution did you reach? I'm just checking for any tips before I cut this thing off....

Shawn

This type of filter connection is essentially the same as used by VW. You really have to squeeze down on the disconnect ring to get it to open and disengage the filter. Use some vice grips to get a good grip on it. When it is open, the filter will slide off real easy.

PS. Make sure you have something to catch the gas that will come out. There can be as much as a half a pickle jar!

I'll get out my pickle jar and vice grips and give it a try this weekend. Thanks for the tip. If that doesn't work I'm cutting the line, draining the fuel, and using a dremel tool to remove the fitting.

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I finally got serious about this today and make the replacement. The disconnect came loose pretty easily once I freed the main body of the filter and allow the disconnect to rotate in the housing. So if anyone has trouble, the trick is to give it a twist and then release rather than strictly pulling it apart. On a side note, I release the pressure in the system by opening my fuel tank cap and had very little fuel leakage. I had a bit in the old filter itself, but very little from the lines.

Thanks for the suggestions folks! My 60k service is officially done.

I've got a quick disconnect line that just doesn't want to come off (fuel filter). Has anyone had this problem, and what resolution did you reach? I'm just checking for any tips before I cut this thing off....

Shawn

This type of filter connection is essentially the same as used by VW. You really have to squeeze down on the disconnect ring to get it to open and disengage the filter. Use some vice grips to get a good grip on it. When it is open, the filter will slide off real easy.

PS. Make sure you have something to catch the gas that will come out. There can be as much as a half a pickle jar!

I'll get out my pickle jar and vice grips and give it a try this weekend. Thanks for the tip. If that doesn't work I'm cutting the line, draining the fuel, and using a dremel tool to remove the fitting.

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