How to Disconnect Common Fuel Line Fittings

[@chocolate_squiggle]

Even 10 years later this video is superb. Was extremely helpful to me, thank you.

[@mduralia]

Amen

[@pipsplay]

Same.

[@freeman573]

I'm pretty sure this video has help thousands of people and saved many, many hours of frustration... Thanks for a straight forward, no nonsense how to video the way it should be done...

[@cordialcortex3841]

Hey Richard, I apprenticed twice in my life. First was in the Bell System, second was to become a master electrician... I remember all too well how the "old timers" would come off as drill seargeants. Their favorite was: "you kids today, who the hell is going to take over when us old guys are gone?" I learned something from my DS's, I can spot if baby sitting is required in 30 seconds. I don't know who broke you in to your business but you've made them proud. YOU GOT THIS AND DON'T EVER LET ANY ANYONE TELL YOU DIFFERENT!

[@pikachu062191]

You did what no one else could and actually show where to push to pull. Thank you so much!!!

[@helenault7452]

Eleven years since it was posted, this one is still needed and useful. Excellent.

[@starhawke380]

It is RARE to find a repair info video this well done! Thanks!

[@USdefender1]

A very simple and basic subject, with very simple and basic information, but OMG is it extremely useful and valuable. Thanks a million!

[@BradleySlavik]

Great video. My fuel filter has three of the connectors from 0:29 to 0:45 in the video. I got one off, and the others would not come off. I put it back on and drove to a oil change place, and THREE of them worked on it for over 20 minutes before they got it off. They they worked for another 15 minutes getting it back together because one of the lines blew off when I repressurized the system. It was marvelous to watch such teamwork. I am very glad I gave up and let bigger guys with more leverage (standing in oil change pit instead of lying on back under car on ramps) work on it. I do not think I would have succeeded.

[@719photographic]

I wished I'd checked this video out few day's ago, I did my lolly and just cut through the metal fuel lines on a Ford EL, watching this was so easy, thanks

[@davguerrero13]

This video helped me out a lot. I spent the passed 2 days trying to find a video explaining the fuel line connectors for my 04 chevy silverado before blindly started my repair. Much appreciated the info.

[@BlazenWinchester]

One of the most useful videos on YT for mechanics. Thank You for taking the time to post.

[@AirtexFuelPumps]

Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@BlazenWinchester]

@@AirtexFuelPumps 2006 F150 has yet a different connector. Pull little tab out and push in on the outer section, but they seem very difficult to release.

[@daellep]

Thanks for this video! I have to replace my fuel filter and this is the first video I've seen that clearly shows the pinch type connector and shows where it clips to the filter and the line! Was a big help!

[@jjward5561]

This was tremendously helpful thank you. So often you are struggling underneath a car, unable to see clearly and unsure how to remove the fitting.

[@bobbyd321]

Thanks for this video. I was stymied by the push and lock type connector (1:03-1:30). This helped me figure it out.

[@ShakeyBalance]

The fitting at 2:55 was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much for the information!

[@thelittleguysoutoftexas421]

Greatly appreciate this informative video. Replaced the fuel filter on my rancher 420 and was getting irritated with the same green clip at 1:41. Found this great vid and it saved me a bunch of head ache. THANKYOU

[@spotmom]

Old school down to earth instruction video. Good filming and commentary. 5 stars all the way!

[@co4a693]

Learned more from this video than the 20 others I've watched.

[@phyllisswanson8092]

Great video, My son-in-law new he needed a special tool to release the fuel lines but did not know how to use it, his local mechanic said he will let him borrow that special tool which you showed in the video.

[@JonHardison]

Thank you SOOOOOOOOOO much for this. Fords have two of these types of fittings. I wasn't worried about one, but the other needs a tool. I probably would have messed with it and lost an hour had I not hand the sense to do a search. You're a bunch of live savers. :-) Thx!

[@jmiller3921]

Thank You very much for putting this together. I just lowered my gas tank tonight, and saw the aluminum quick connects-which I now know takes a special tool for release-thanks to this video. Originally, I thought I was looking at some fancy compression fitting.... and I was about read to give on trying this myself. Now I have a new understanding of how to finish this project. Thanks for posting up this great information.

[@AirtexFuelPumps]

Glad to be able to help!

[@AirtexFuelPumps]

Good to hear the video helped! Thank you for your comment.

[@mrmachinist11]

this is the best training video I have seen so far, thank you.

[@fyrfox2000]

What a Great Help. 99 Silverado has so many different connectors and you showed them. Thank you!!

[@cadiman12]

this is the kind of video I was looking for how to disconnect different style fuel line fittings! this guy is great showing us how to do it right so we don't end up breaking the plastic part... great video! thanks...! that's car manufacturers for you the design on these things so they want u break the part so u have to spend $$$ to buy a new hose & whatnot... :/

[@francoisnagel4062]

Thank you, saved me today from a lot of frustration, should have watched this before I started though

[@Sighlense]

Had a fitting on my Hummer H3 that i coudn't figure out. Did a search and it brought me here. Thank you!!

[@Oscar219671]

This video is very useful when you are going to replace a fuel pump.

[@richarddickinson3229]

Thanx for your reply , I stuffed up and on closer inspection found that I did infact have one of the fittings you show. It's the one with one single press in tab on one side . Amazing what a good clean can expose ! Thanx again , great tutorial

[@johnpalma7265]

Very nice video. very thorough,and i didn't have to watch you jacking up a vehicle or spending time loosening and removing nuts, bolts and other ancialery periferals.Thanks.

[@drwet1]

Excellent video. Quick, concise, thorough.

[@gusher71]

GREAT Video! Thanks for creating and posting!!! Very easy to follow and great examples. Can't wait to try

[@dbmckeever]

Extremely well done! Gonna go disconnect my Suzuki Boulevard fuel line now!

[@NO-background-music-in-videos.]

I can not see how ANYONE would thumb this down.... You even went to the extreme of breaking a pump to show how to get that piece out.. Guess some folks just too stupid to know what thumb up and down mean... THANKS

[@everettcalhoun8197]

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[@fiddle24v]

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[@cmkm54]

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[@jeffjohnson122]

Great help for us novices. Thanks much !

[@truepatriot8947]

God bless you. Been fighting this fitting for an hour lol

[@williammills8953]

Very informative video. Thank you for making it and sharing it with the world. Really appreciate it.

[@pintumondal5819]

Very good. Now I can repair fuel line without damage. Thanks for this video.

[@beastbrad1]

Very good video. Really helps to see all the options in one place.

[@jaxonbrown7465]

Thank you, I've been working on this all day, this was super helpful especially showing all the different fittings.

[@kevmon4273]

Sir you did a wonderful job making this video. It's very informative gets right to the point and helped me get the job done right. Thank you so much.

[@kevinsdiytips2237]

MAN, THANK YOU! the tip about using a zip tie Tightly around the pinch type connector REALLY saved my a$$. I was about 2min from bailing out of this ford fuel pump project and taking it to somebody.....after spending too many friggen hours and couldn't even get the evap unit off!. tempted to go to dearborn and punch out a ford engineer who 'designed' these POS fuel connectors. once I got the zip tie as tight as possible on the button it let me use both hands to fight the connector off. luckily no limit on curse words on this one.....definitely a patience tester (but it saved me hundreds in labor charges)

[@mackarnold2424]

Where around the pinch type? At the tabs? I'm dying here

[@kevinsdiytips2237]

Sorry I don't remember from 7 years ago even which vehicle I was working on. Seems like you want to put the zip tie around the squeezable part of the clip and then crank it down as tight as possible. THEN, knowing that it should slide off, you can fight with spraying, spinning and pulling on the line. Good luck

[@scottpecora371]

Thank you so much, now I can get the fuel line disconnected hopefully without breaking it!

[@azzurini83]

Good job. Very useful for common people like me. Very good training. I wish successful always stay with you

[@nartholomule]

Best video on the whole internet.

[@colc4044]

Thanks for the video, it came in handy disconnecting fuel line from injectors rail.

[@5208709599]

This is the most helpful video ever!!!!! Thank u so much!

[@AirtexFuelPumps]

You are welcome. It is nice to know it helped!

[@RoyceBarber]

thx!!! this vid proved 2 my landlord how each model of vehicle has a unique configuration. also i learned how 2 reconnect my miata fuel filter!

[@daneshirk9394]

Thank you for such a well filmed instructional video.

[@bossjerometechshow]

Oh yeAh thise video solve my problem today.. Thank you for sharing this very useful tips..

[@IamDerick]

Oh you do not know the trouble you just saved me, thanks!

[@benmcgovern6688]

Great video , simple and to the point! Thanks for posting

[@junechadderton6144]

great help video. less talk and more show. nice job!! thanks

[@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin]

AirTex - thanks for the easy to follow video.

[@mrdrejonn]

excellent video... only if I would have seen this video before I tried to disconnect the fuel connectors........

[@delpower1348]

Oh my gosh! Thank you soooo much!!! Extremely helpful!!!

[@rpm2dayg648]

I wish I could give this one more upvotes.

[@gohunting13]

Thanks for taking the time for the great video

[@AirtexFuelPumps]

Thanks for taking the time to pay us a compliment! Great to hear it was helpful.

[@MidnightMogwai]

You’re a legend. Thank You!

[@SBecktacular]

hey there again☺️ you were so awesome to answer my question, i thought i might take a chance and ask another lol...the reason i asked about the horseshoe retainer is because i recently changed the fuel pump in my vehicle- but after the install, i had something strange happen.. so the question is as follows, and if you can help i’d be so grateful! ------- i recently had my fuel pump start to go out on me (sputtering under load), so i put a new one in... before that my oil and temp gauges read normal- now, the temp and oil gauges go high 2/3 up the gauge- and it was right after putting the new fuel pump that i noticed this. also, nothing appears to be wrong in the engine- no excessive heat and it seems to run fine- why would replacing the fuel pump make my other gauges read weird? also- it’s an in-tank electric fuel pump on a regular-carbureted 1987 ford e350/460. 7.5L 4-barrel any advice/info? oil sender and temp sender are relatively new.. no leaks! ok THANKS!!!😄

[@MrAntocx]

3:42 how to fix that broken fuel plastic connector?

[@rickbandy7869]

Best!! most helpful video on here thank you keep up great work

[@jerryburleson8604]

This is a good video. However there is another type as well on my 2005 Dodge Caravan. I am as of yet still unable to figure the correct disconnect procedure for it.

[@414meech]

Couldn’t find any videos on the pinch type but this one helped a lot… I wonder if there’s a tool for this kind of clip because my pliers keep slipping off the tiny plastic part lol. Thanks so much for the video !

[@squebler]

This video is awesome. I was really stumped and trying not to break this connector that I can barely reach, and cannot see.

[@OverlandOne]

Thank you very much. This video is very helpful.

[@JayPerkinson]

Great, simple, informative video. Wish I could hug you, lol.

[@oliverhendersonsrresidenti8577]

Thanks for sharing this information. I have a 2004 Nissan Titan, it has the fuel line from hell. Fortunately I came across clip on fuel line fittings.

[@delbertednave7269]

Very Helpful Video. Thanks

[@TheWoodStroker]

finally got answer to my problem. Thanks!

[@johnnytodd9328]

the fitting that is described at 1:34 is giving me a nightmare, no problem getting it off, the problem is when I put the connections on to the new fuel pump they click right on but they leak like a sieve, I can't find any information on what to do about fittings that don't seal...................I'm ready to use seal all and permanently attach them to the pump, "seal all" supposedly works ok with gasoline exposed products not sure about PSI

[@uabscott1]

Great video. Very informative. Thank you!

[@dianemiller6401]

Thank u thank u for tis vid I just got done putting in a fuel pump on a ranger very help full

[@Wilbenster]

This video is a Godsend!!......thanks a ton

[@alfredoverdun5383]

Nice video .many thank.greeting from Uruguay

[@6605eric]

thank you for the really helpful tips

[@redcloud5813]

Thanks just what I needed!

[@richarddickinson3229]

I have the fittings on a Ford that require the tool that you show but the tool requires 3/4 " minimum of room and I only have about 1/2" . Would you suggest modifying the tool ?. I notice yours seem a bit shorter than the set I just bought which are of the scissor variety

[@skn9895]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! I swear, some people must have no life if they can sit around and design wierd stuff like this and make us hate them...

[@rja777]

Very well explained thank you. This critical for safely reinstalling.

[@1pcmedic]

Good info, thanks! Quick and to the point!

[@timsulzberger6658]

Outstanding video quality including your lighting and audio. Very well done and helpful for me.

[@iamthefatstig]

A brilliant video and very helpful. Could I restore an original solid fuel line with seamless copper hose (like brake pipe) and use either compression fittings or brake pipe fittings? Its for a 1997 3.2 Jaguar fuel injection. Thanks, Jim.

[@shishuali4821]

what a fantastic video thank you very much its so helpful

[@WonderousLover]

thank you so much, figure out how my pinch connector works and how it needs a new female piece to hold in place!

[@AirtexFuelPumps]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@luizscatenajunior457]

Excellent my friend, Thanks from Brasil.

[@cesarperezsalas3328]

Very useful, congrats

[@2369chico]

Just what I was looking for thank you

[@mikelong3444]

super informative. this video is 🔥🔥🔥

[@peterh.holmander565]

On my Hyundai, the connector is a single push style clip like you show at 0:49 of the video, but on the opposite side is a blue plastic clip that I think is a lock. Are you familiar with that style? I think you just slide the locking clip down, and then push the tab to release it.

[@davidkempton2894]

Really useful video. Thanks!

[@joeporrasjr4443]

Thanks for the info!

[@JoeSmith-lq8pq]

Great video. Very informative. I have a 2003 F 150, V6, and I have a red fuel fittings clip which looks like the green one. I messed it up, and I can not find it. I have been looking everywhere, even the dealers don"t have it. What do you suggest besides using a fuel line repair kit. Thanks.

[@billstephenson27]

Thanks very much for that!!

[@mikeboggess255]

Great video.

[@Avdeyev1984]

Awesome instruction

[@boyertb]

This is bleeping GOLD!!!

[@htcortiz3969]

Great video!

[@connorross3363]

Very informative! Does anyone know where I can get the removal tool shown at 2:27 ? Thanks!

[@lisafrequency55]

Thumbs up! thanks a lot!

[@nickaxe771]

Is there any need to release fuel line pressure before trying to remove some of these fuel line fittings.