[Debaser1990]

Hopefully someone has been through this...

I am trying to change the fuel filter on my 2000 Sportage, and Even purchased these tools: 6 Piece Fuel Line and A/C Quick Disconnect Tool

I was able to remove the OUT side with no problem, however the IN side didn't have enough room to even begin to fit the little plastic tool on, I tried cutting it down and now it fits but doesn't seem to slide up far enough to release the line....

 

[GottaCruise]

Greetings,

Welcome to the forum.

If you can't get the 'quick-connect' fitting released w/ the tool, suggest following the line down to the connector at the frame rail, disconnecting there, then you can work on the line/filter out of the vehicle..

http://www.kia-forums.com/1g-1994-2002-sportage/81714-fuel-filter-connecter-there-workaround.html

 

[Debaser1990]

Definitely helpful advice, will try that in the morning.

 

[Debaser1990]

Thanks GottaCruise! I was able to get it off once i disconnected at the frame, took 5 minutes!

Furthermore changing the fuel filter fixed my problem that developed where the engine would bog down or die upon acceleration... And I was *SO* Worried about it being some expensive obscure sensor or something.

 

[GottaCruise]

That's great news - congrats on the repair.