Fuel filter disconnects
I've got an '01 S40.
Its time to change the fuel filter. How do I disconnect the fuel line connections and then connect them to the new filter?!?! I've never seen connectors like these. Internet searches say that some fuel filter connectors need a connector disconnect tool, but I can't tell if I need one of those. Advance thanks; Jim |
From IPD website. Customer feedback:
"Easy job thanks to quick disconnect buttons and a pressure release valve right next to filter." You see the buttons on the quick disconnect fittings? Apparently there are 2 styles of fittings so not sure which you have. I have replaced my filter on my 2001 and cannot remember exactly how I did it. I remember the tool I bought from the parts store did not work. |
Update
The fitting I had trouble with is the square one w/ the pressure relief valve & 2 blue buttons. My retaining band was broken so I couldn't get much force applied while I pinched the buttons, even when using a small vice-grips to pinch the buttons (I was working in the driveway with the car lifted by a floor-jack). I sprayed the connector w/ WD-40 and was able to spin the filter in the connector. I thought of using a bigger vice-grips, but I would have been SOL if the connector broke. So I took the car to my Volvo dealer. My main reason for going to the dealer is I figured that'd be the best place for it if the connector did break. It took them a bit of time to get it off, but they only charged me for the half-hour quoted (sweet). Incidently; they put on the fuel filter I bought from AutoPartsWarehouse.com, but it leaked at one of the connections. The volvo filter cost a WHOLE LOT more, but it's working!! |
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