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
I tried squeezing it with the vice grip, but that doesn’t squeeze the tabs, it just holds on to the connector’s body
I tried the smaller vice grip but same thing
I tried wrapping zip ties around it and squeezing the heads of the zip ties onto the gray tabs
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
And then stick the cut heads of the zip ties in place
Now I’ve got them good on there !
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 ?
I went on youtube and the forums, looking for the trick maybe ?
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youtube and forum results here
A video showing you should be able to take it off with just your hands
How I replaced the fuel filter on this Volvo V70xc/XC70
this video is from an XC90 but it’s the same setup
How to Replace Fuel Filter 03-12 Volvo XC90
Another video showing just how dam easy it is supposed to be
Volvo S60, V70, & XC90 Fuel Filter Replacement
fcpeuro, showing again that it’s super easy
Volvo P2 – Fuel Filter Replacement – Improve MPG – EASY DIY (S40, S60, S80, V70, XC70, XC90)
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I see on ebay, there are special pliers that might do it ?
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my friend lended me his dad’s hose disconnect tool kit as well as a pep talk
I tried the 1/4″ tool
I tried the 5/16″ tool
I tried the filter inlet side, that’s the leaking side, it broke off immediately
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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
1/4″ tool again, it’s in the “out” position
1/4″ tool, in the “in” position
Trying to have a look inside the connector
Trying the 5/16″ tool again
out position
in position
Trying another tool that fits
I can hear clicking sounds, but it’s not moving
I tried with the zip tie heads again
It’s well squished
And I’ve got another tool to help me pry the connector from the filter
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 .