How to Disconnect Common Fuel Line Fittings 

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

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

I'm guessing all the"Thumbs Down"are from Australia, South America, South Africa - countries below the equator where a Northern "Thumbs Up" is expressed as a "Thumbs Down" There is simply NO WAY this video is useless!!

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

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

yea,simply pull,ok,not on old cars it ain't.

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

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...

Who ever thought about the push and lock connector should be kicked in the nuts.I hate this connector with a deep passion,a royal pain in the ass to disconnect.

It's a sad day when innovation creates at least one more hour to a thirty minute job!!!!! when that hose you have to remove routes towards the frame, and sitting almost against the floor of the vehicle.....That means you are going to have to drop the tank just to disconnect " A HOSE "....

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.

Great help for us novices. Thanks much !

omg, why so many different ones!!! and none of them are the one I'm looking for on my Toyota Prius of course. Id like to be put in a room with just one of the people that designed these damn things! lol

Now trying disconnect those when you have 30 pounds of mud on top your fuel tank I Guarantee it won't be that easy

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

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

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!

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!

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

These connectors SUCK to work with (good vid). The PEs that come up with these must be cubicle dwellers that have never laid a hand on a wrench... and seriously why so many types?

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

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

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!

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

Thumbs up! thanks a lot!

😒 you know, if u really think about it getting these disconnected in real life is like solving a Level 10 Puzzle! 😰🎃👻💀🏡😫

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

I have a 2007 CR-V. It's leaking gas from the fitting on the fuel pump. What would be the best solution to stop the leak?

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

Hello, maybe you can help, I'm having a really hard time disconnecting the pinch style connection from a 2005 NISSAN TITAN emissions tube, im replacing my fuel pump.. Im at the point of frustration now where I just feel like ripping it out

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

2004 chevy cavalier, cut out rusted gas lines to replace with gas efficient nylon hoses, but I didn't mark what line goes where. Please help!!!

In my cobalt 2009 (without a fuel filter by the way the nylon line coming from the fuel tank is connected to the metal fuel line with a 'push and lock' connector like the one described at 1:00. No matter how hard I try to disconnect it I failed. Can anybody suggest something? I pushed the lock as described , used DW40, used the disconnect tool needed for the 'inside steel spring connectors', just in case. All failed.

I have the one at 1:48 and for the life of me I can't get it off. I squeeze the 2 exposed ends like he's doing around 1:41, then I try to wiggle and pull the softer fuel line off away from the filter but it won't budge, even with WD 40. Sure looks easy to remove the clip like he shows at 1:56. Just my luck....I happen to have a fuel line in the way of scooting a screwdriver under that contraption.

Oh my goodness- that freaking connector at 2:54 I must have spent 3 hours today pressing around it, pulling, using tiny screwdrivers, rolling around in dirt, rocks, gas, oil not understanding how the hell that stupid thing releases. Now I know. So scared to break it it’s on the return line for my fuel pump that I’m changing

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

thank you for the video, but I have to ask and this is not meant for you the author but in general WHY SO MANY STUPID DIFFERENT FUEL LINE CONNECTORS - Has this world gone mad? Why do we need to watch how to videos on how to disconnect something as elementary as a hose clamp, why did they do this to us, it should be intuitive and I know about the higher fuel pressure I am not saying use the old hand cutter fitting on these lines, I am ranting about using one that unscrews or something like god intended.

I have a fuel line that is metal- 1995 toyota from Japan- it is metal to metal with screw in set up but I don't know which to untighten- kind of like a plumbing fitting- any suggestions?

saved me from buying a new fuel line!

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.

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

Push & Lock Style...thank you! Service manual lied....badly......

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.

Did what the video said to remove my horseshoe firing, it broke off. How do you remove the rest? Only thing i can think of is to push it back through but that's not going to well

You showed everything but the one i wanted to see. Mine has a metal retainer clip attached to it(claw like) the hose just wont pull out afterwards. Probably because there is push style lockers inside of it too

I was able to lower my gas tank and the only thing the is still connected is that darn connector on the lid of the tank. I have the scissor version of the tool, but it is not working. it seems to be stuck. My next option it to use some pblaster and some break cleaner to flush it out. Do you have any more suggestions? it is a 1999 for ranger.

2:52 bane of my existence

Thank you very much. This video is very helpful.

background jarring music sadly spoils the very good video.

I think i have a fitting that requires a quick release tool but the connection right where it connects goes right into a right angle down into the fuel pump and the quick release tool can't be inserted because of this.

I’m having troubles disconnecting the second push type fitting in this videoany tips?

Thank you for the simple and to the point video I'm glad not everyone on RU-vid is an incompetent asshole

😒 hmmmm i hate these fconnectors 😒🚎🚐🚑🚒🚓🚕🚗🚙🚚🚛🚜

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

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

You should turn that gay techno/rock off that's drowning out your voice.

ive got same problem with the pinch connect but it will not let go

It would be really helpful to have the name / part# / ordering information of all these fittings !!

Ok the connectors on mine not shown in this video , that figures. I hate working on cars thank you.

The one that you just push down and pull off is not coming that easy for me on my 08 sedan

Very Helpful Video. Thanks

I don't really know if any of these apply to my 2002 Mercury Cougar. I looks almost like its a hybrid clip and spring but I have no idea how to remove it.

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

are connectors 1,2,3 and 4 interchangeable?

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

Awesome instruction

Thanks for taking the time for the great video

My connector was damaged (due to rust) during the removal of the filter of my ford taurus. My question is can I just replace the connector (removing the connector from the line and swapping with another), or do I HAVE to replace the entire fuel line. Any advice or information would be great, thank you!

I have two squeeze type connectors to attach my fuel lines to the top of my fuel module on top of the diesel fuel tank. I have snapped one of the male fuel tubes (where the connector attaches). What are those tubes called? Is there a place to buy just that part with the two tubes?

Yes back too twotoe question if your gas tank has something in it what to do youtube

I have one that I can't figure out why it's not releasing

Good vid +AirtexFuelPumps Performance Pumps....does anyone know the type of fitting i need for a 2006 toyota tacoma 4cyc? the fitting where the nylon hose meets metal. or at least the size of the hose and the metal?

How can you put the nylon back into the plastic fitting is what im stuck on

thank you for the really helpful tips

The one I need isn't here. Go figure.

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.

try doing it with 15 years of crap built up in/on it

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 !

cant figure out the fittings on my 2005 corvette. It has like a little clamp around it that looks like you could pry it off if you could get into it with a flathead but all it has is 4 tiny holes, 2 on each side. Help please

Thumbs up! thanks a lot!

My type is actually not in this video I am disappointed

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!!!😄

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.

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

Thanks very much for that!!

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...

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

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

could ijust cut line off and replace line

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.

i have a 2004 trailblazer, my evap purge solenoid canister has 2 plastic clip fittings I cant seem to get off! its a different fitting than whats used in this video.

Where can I buy and what is the part number for that specialty tool that removes the green clip from the fuel line? Thank you.

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.

i have the horseshoe style... he said you need a ‘new ‘ one for reinstall... can’t you just put the old one back in? if not, why?

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

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

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

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.

How does this work on scaly rusted metal pipe lines tho? It took me 4hrs to take off one clip because it was so rusted on that the inner plastic was stuck with the outer plastic end and then the metal pipe was so soft and rusted that i couldnt even use too much force to pull the pipe off

To remove the spring style fitting, buy the special tool, clamp it over the line, break it, buy another, clamp it over the line, break that one too, and repeat until the nice people in white jackets come and take you away to a happy place.