Changing the fuel filter - can't get the top fuel line off
#1
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Changing the fuel filter - can't get the top fuel line off
I was able to loosen the bottom line 14mm nut using a flare nut wrench, but I am having trouble removing the top line. There's a black clip covering the connection, which I was able to remove, but I cannot figure out why the line is not separating from the filter. Is that brownish clip preventing me from removing the line?
Can someone please help?
Can someone please help?
#3
ya i recently "changed" mine . here is the link :
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...ange-pics.html
that hose is easy to remove . you see that sliver plastic tab. you just press on it and also there is another tab below it. You will need to use like a thin and long to press that tab below. Like a pen or long and thin screwdriver. Once those tabs are pressed that black piece will come out.
Just wondering what kind of fuel filter you are using. i had problem fitting with aftermarket one. it had no bracket i have ordered oem filter with bracket .
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...ange-pics.html
that hose is easy to remove . you see that sliver plastic tab. you just press on it and also there is another tab below it. You will need to use like a thin and long to press that tab below. Like a pen or long and thin screwdriver. Once those tabs are pressed that black piece will come out.
Just wondering what kind of fuel filter you are using. i had problem fitting with aftermarket one. it had no bracket i have ordered oem filter with bracket .
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Skip to 1:30, that's the type of quick connect on the OEM fuel filter.
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ya i recently "changed" mine . here is the link :
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...ange-pics.html
that hose is easy to remove . you see that sliver plastic tab. you just press on it and also there is another tab below it. You will need to use like a thin and long to press that tab below. Like a pen or long and thin screwdriver. Once those tabs are pressed that black piece will come out.
Just wondering what kind of fuel filter you are using. i had problem fitting with aftermarket one. it had no bracket i have ordered oem filter with bracket .
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es3...ange-pics.html
that hose is easy to remove . you see that sliver plastic tab. you just press on it and also there is another tab below it. You will need to use like a thin and long to press that tab below. Like a pen or long and thin screwdriver. Once those tabs are pressed that black piece will come out.
Just wondering what kind of fuel filter you are using. i had problem fitting with aftermarket one. it had no bracket i have ordered oem filter with bracket .
I picked up an OEM one from a local Lexus dealer, mine came with the bracket also. Just had to remove the brown quick connection off the old filter and snap it onto the new one.
#7
ya i think that bolt will have some thread poping out. When i was 1st trying to remove it i did notice the thread was not all the way in. So did everything work for you? and if so how was the feel . Did you find any change or improvement?
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I've done several test drives since then and checked for leaks and everything seems to be good. To be completely honest though, I don't notice any change in acceleration or improvement.
But the original filter was about 16 years old so I just wanted to update it for peace of mind. How did your installation go? Do you notice any difference in MPG?
#9
ya i too accessed it via the front by removing all that air filter housing. But i have not changed mine yet to oem. Ithink i will do it in when the weather is warmer. will keep updated once performed
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