Removal Of R32 Fuel Filter

[Smackeyno1]

Hi -

Having some trouble removing r32 fuel filter. Bitch it is.

HAs anyone got any techniques? Thought i might just throw it out there

Thanks

[J_R32]

to remove the fuel filter i used pliers, but i covered the fuel lines with a cloth so that the pliers wont cut into the fuel lines. howevere it is smart to have some new fuel lines on standby because ur fuel lines most likely would be 15 years old or so.

tip: b4 u remove the fuel filter make sure u drain all fuel out of the fuel system.do this by disconnecting the loom plug to the fuel pump in the boot of the car and start the car and wait for it to stall signifying it has burnt up all the fuel in the fuel lines going to the engine. ur fuel filter will still have a bit of fuel in it when u take it out though.

[J_R32]

oh one more thing, remove the fuel filter holder all together give u more movability in trying to pull the fuel lines off the fuel filter.

its an easy job just requires a bit of strength and patience.

[kjb_r33]

Stanley knife, cut along the hose where it fits onto the steel pipe from the tank, slips off easy. Hoses should be replaced anyway, i just done mine.

[stock32]

Haha im doing mine today..........WHERE THE HELL is the damn thing! its driving me mad

[Smackeyno1]

Thanks for the tip guys much appreciated. Might go with cutting and replacing the hose - damn clamp is on way too tight and i can get a screwdriver to it!

Oh yeah mate its down below the intake plenum near the firewall on the drivers side in a bracket.

[hanyou]

hahah jus twist & pulling slowly.. and try get a flat head around the hose if its stuck.. dont try pulling it straight out it wont work lol

i did a soarer the other week and OMFG id do 100 r32 fuel filters before i do another one of those..

[MANWHORE]

stock32 - knowign where the filter is is the least of your concerns.

Lol

When I did mine, the hose had sort of hardened over that bump in the fuel filter line. I don't know how the commpliance people managed to change it without changing the line, but they managed to.

I just wasn't game enough to pull it hard, becuase you know what happens when it lets go (blood, skin = nasty).

I just slit it with a knife and replaced it. Easy.

[stock32]

awesome! sounds like im up for some fun this afternoon then haha

Oh well better off knowing now then finding out these problems once i start. Thanks guys

[stock32]

HAHA i just found it.......................GOD it looks like sooo much fun. Might come out with a few nice cuts on my fingers.