Can't figure out how to undo the fuel disconnect on my 07 Outback.

 

Which part am I squeezing, pushing, pulling, etc? I assume the yellow plastic part. I have tried squeezing with the tool below but it did nothing.

 

 

Will this cheap rump roast tool do the job?

 

 

Thanks

 

-mtnpat

Never mind I got it.

 

I was able to remove it with this tool and pressing on the inside of the yellow plastic part of the quick disconnect.

 

 

Not sure how you would be able to get it with a metal disconnect tool, this because you have to get over and past the first ridge in the fuel line to push in on the plastic part and release the connector from the second ridge. With the plastic tool, I was able to force it into the connector and get it to come apart.

 

 

-mtnpat

Anytime I've done that type with the plastic sleeve I just push the sleeve with my fingers and pull the line. The ones with the round metal spring inside are the type that you have to use the metal disconnect tool on.

too small picks work the best

Glad you got it off! What was wrong with the simple hoses and hose barbs/nipples they used to use? Those things were dead easy to work on without any special tools. Did they have too many failures or something? These 'fancy' connectors seem like they would cost more during manufacture.

I tried to do this with a ford explorer fuel filter under the car. I got the plastic insert tool, but i ended up breaking the fitting so i gave up the whole operation and just left it be. Subarus are more cooperative:)

I tried to do this with a ford explorer fuel filter under the car. I got the plastic insert tool, but i ended up breaking the fitting so i gave up the whole operation and just left it be. Subarus are more cooperative:)

 

I did this on my 2004 Ford Exploder and it was a real PITA. It is a two step operation a plastic latch clip and then you need the special tool. Took an hour to change a fuel filter!

 

I guess the higher pressures of fuel injected systems are why they went this way although my '99 Subaru has fuel injection and the hose clamps work ok.

They made it this way so you go to the dealer instead of doing it yourself. It is intentioanl to make something easy to do yourself impossible without dealer specific tools, to sell you on service after they sell you the car.

They made it this way so you go to the dealer instead of doing it yourself. It is intentioanl to make something easy to do yourself impossible without dealer specific tools, to sell you on service after they sell you the car.

 

This is why I refuse to own anything besides old cars...

I did this on my 2004 Ford Exploder and it was a real PITA. It is a two step operation a plastic latch clip and then you need the special tool. Took an hour to change a fuel filter!

 

I guess the higher pressures of fuel injected systems are why they went this way although my '99 Subaru has fuel injection and the hose clamps work ok.

 

I changed the filter on my 02 Lincoln LS, which is behind the splash shield on the left front fender, it took longer to remove the wheel and access cover in the splash shield than it did to change the filter. It has these plastic 2 prong "fork" clips stuck in each end. Pry the forks out and the lines pull right out of the filter. 10 minutes, done.

Changing the filter in my neighbors Escort, took an hour because the stupid "quick release" clips were gummed up full of crud and dirt, and the thing was buried under the back of the engine between the steering rack and brake booster on the firewall.

Amazing how the same company can make that so easy for one car, yet nearly impossible in another.