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Sent to Car Experts March 09, 2007 1:38 a.m.

What is the correct way to disconnect a fuel filter, which is in the passengers side engine compartment on a 2002 kia sportage 2WD V4 2.0L after relieving the pressure ofcourse? It looks like I'm requesting a ford expert but I'm sure that you have seen many makes and models.

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March 09, 2007 5:43 a.m. (4 hours and 4 minutes later)

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I moved you out of that Ford category.

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WARNING: FUEL IS EXPLOSIVE. WHEN WORKING WITH FUEL SYSTEM PARTS, MAKE SURE TO SUPPLY ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO THE WORK AREA. DO NOT SMOKE, AND KEEP SPARKS AND OPEN FLAMES AWAY.

Depressurize the fuel system. See Releasing Fuel System Pressure.
Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel filter.

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Sent March 09, 2007 6:11 a.m. (27 minutes and 47 seconds later)

So you can just squeeze the lock retainers with your bare hands or is there a special tool your supposed to use?

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March 09, 2007 6:29 a.m. (18 minutes and 12 seconds later)

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You should be able to squeeze them wit your hands but sometimes you can use a small screwdriver to pinpoint some pressure in a spot your having trouble with.

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