I'm trying to get my 10 year old original fuel filter off my 4Runner but it is rusted bad. Soaked it with rust inhibitor for a couple of days, and I tried clamping on tight with vice grips but I'm still rounding corners. I do not have the proper flare wrenches but I doubt that would even work with how bad these fittings are. I would like to avoid putting in a new line.

Any ideas?


Thanks.

 

I would still try a flare wrench. But if you can't get it out, you are SOL. I know you can remove the metal pipe going into the filter (on the other end of the metal hose from the gas tank) with a special tool which is used for a quick high-pressure disconnect. It should be right before the filter (about 4-6 inches). As far as the other end, I think I saw it connected somewhere in the engine bay (long hose).

 

I used an impact on mine