shodanx Posted August 1, 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2023 Disconnecting fuel line from filter, why does volvo use fuel connectors from hell ? (And how to disconnect them ?) Hi, I have a XC70 03 with leaking rusted fuel filter Got a new filter, tried to replace it but it didn't work as I'd hoped. On the fuel line connectors, there are gray tabs that you're presumably supposed to press to release the hose. I pressed them, the hose turns but it doesn't release. Got in a better position, pushed as hard as I could with my fingers, I cut myself a little, push-pull-twist-yank-push-pull and so on, it just won't let go I squirted a bunch of penetrant lubrication fluid into the hose connectors https://imgur.com/ql675vX https://imgur.com/LhS03c4 I tried squeezing it with the vice grip, but that doesn't squeeze the tabs, it just holds on to the connector's body https://imgur.com/SJYJHh9 I tried the smaller vice grip but same thing https://imgur.com/OWFtKg9 I tried wrapping zip ties around it and squeezing the heads of the zip ties onto the gray tabs https://imgur.com/8Ssdo4S But the awkward position, trying to juggle the zip ties, the vice grips and everything was just too much ! So I had the idea to put tape around the connector https://imgur.com/Uo6iU39 And then stick the cut heads of the zip ties in place https://imgur.com/Iin6cW7 Now I've got them good on there ! https://imgur.com/GX4Omwp push-pull-twist-yank-push-pull again, but it won't budge, it does turn just fine but it won't come out ! Yes, I tried pushing hard ! The tabs are pushed in permanently now, I wonder if that's going to be an ever bigger problem ? https://imgur.com/lN0nkiw I went on youtube and the forums, looking for the trick maybe ? -------------- youtube and forum results here A video showing you should be able to take it off with just your hands https://youtu.be/7NSoECT6toI?t=103 this video is from an XC90 but it's the same setup https://youtu.be/jhMSf1b27Ns?t=201 Another video showing just how dam easy it is supposed to be https://youtu.be/ovc5m8RJx5M?t=379 fcpeuro, showing again that it's super easy https://youtu.be/fV7gYckPeu4?t=41 these guys are using some tool https://youtu.be/6XxmAPz0GJ0?t=98 this person has the same problem, pushed on the buttons using open end wrenches https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-850-16/need-help-please-fuel-pump-line-quick-disconnect-stuck-60568/ this person used jumper cable clamps https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-850-16/quick-connect-line-removal-fuel-pump-50495/ this person gave up and brought it to the dealer https://volvoforums.com/forum/volvo-s40-11/fuel-filter-disconnects-70542/ this person didn't resolve their stuck fuel filter, suggested using a special tool or going to dealer https://www.___.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=627121&hilit=fuel+filter+disconnect this person did the fix, and then it blew out the lines under pressure, suggest https://www.___.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=599775 This post also mention they are hard lines covered with rubber so you can't just cut them and clamps https://www.___.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=448365 This person cut the line, discovered they are hardlines, they have not been heard from since and are presumed dead https://www.swedespeed.com/threads/2006-xc70-fuel-filter-disconnects.656305/ This person says "couldnt be easier" https://www.swedespeed.com/threads/fuel-filter-replacement-couldnt-be-easier.354018/ This person's mechanic broke the connectors and replaced with generic screw hose clamps, are worried about leaking gas on the exhaust They reported putting 1000 miles on the car, they have not been heard from since and are presumed dead https://www.swedespeed.com/threads/fuel-filter-2000-v70xc.218735/ This person broken the fuel filter connector, paid 990$ plus towing to have it fixed by replacing the entire line https://www.swedespeed.com/threads/fuel-filter-connector-busted.89361/#post-894536 This person says to squeeze, push then pull https://www.volvo-forums.com/threads/hello-and-help.1390/#post-3281 This person also tried everything in 2009, they have not been heard from since and are presumed dead https://www.volvo-forums.com/threads/fuel-filter-removal.28388/#post-112439 I see on ebay, there are special pliers that might do it ? https://imgur.com/Hac0Wbz https://imgur.com/5jqb3VK -------------- my friend lended me his dad's hose disconnect tool kit as well as a pep talk https://imgur.com/4GHgV8y I tried the 1/4" tool https://imgur.com/mZ7hiVt I tried the 5/16" tool https://imgur.com/32ReE62 I tried the filter inlet side, that's the leaking side, it broke off immediately https://imgur.com/yzwk3Vq https://imgur.com/cclaFBg It's not budging, mosquittos are eating me alive and it's 3AM so I'll try again tomorrow Another day, what we're looking at here https://imgur.com/CKPaYbr https://imgur.com/6ZeBbQe 1/4" tool again, it's in the "out" position https://imgur.com/iKrRZOH 1/4" tool, in the "in" position https://imgur.com/Tj71yZX Trying to have a look inside the connector https://imgur.com/PS8E6fS https://imgur.com/6PhHowN Trying the 5/16" tool again out position https://imgur.com/Gg75DNx in position https://imgur.com/6Azss9r Trying another tool that fits https://imgur.com/HkARy0i I can hear clicking sounds, but it's not moving https://imgur.com/gcpDU89 I tried with the zip tie heads again https://imgur.com/DBIk4hv https://imgur.com/HN0kFkd It's well squished https://imgur.com/gDVoTtr And I've got another tool to help me pry the connector from the filter https://imgur.com/9IXFJMf Well, I'm stuck, I also tried heating the line with a hair dryer, but no effect I ordered the two fuel line disconnect tools off ebay, I hope they will arrive before the end of next week ! Is there any way to buy replacement hose end connectors, so I could just cut off the lines and push in new connectors ? I really really really don't want to change the lines, especially not the line that goes to the fuel pump ! I've seen that you have to cut a hole in the floor or drop the subframe to get at the fuel pump so . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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