Originally posted by projectSHO89:
The tool shown does NOT apply to these connectors. It is for spring-lock connectors used elsewhere, but not on the fuel tank lines on a return-style Contour.

By a stroke of irony, I just worked on this yesterday and had the same problem. A SEARCH here indicated that the lines would come out once the tabs were released (I used pliers for that) but would take considerable force to pull.

Like the original poster, I was able to move them a few millimeters by tugging on them with pliers, but no more. Got frustrated, had lunch.

After lunch, I grabbed my 20 oz framing (straight claw) hammer and a regular 16 oz curved claw hammer. I used the smaller hammer to tap the claw of the larger hammer into the small gap I had made previously making certain the locking ring did not engage. A quick pull on the hammer handle and the line popped right out. Repeated for the other line.

Now, I just need to get the filler pipe disengaged so I can fully drop the tank... That one is being a real PITA. Damned P0442 leak caused by a leak at the filler pipe seal...and emissions are due this month still!

Steve



hmm, I thought with the return style contours you didnt need to drop the fuel tank to remove the fuel pump. From what i was looking at it seemed like it could just come up though the portal under the seat. But using the framing hammer claw to force up the line seems like a good idea. So i think i might try this again this weekend now.

But still chime in people if you know of a specific tool for this job. Rather do it the right way and not risk breaking my fuel lines.

1989 ford mustang LX 5.0 13.4 @ 101mph 1998.5 SVT contour 3L swap