05 XC70 Fuel filter quick connects

Faust · Post by **Faust** » 21 Jul 2021, 07:55

Over the weekend I hit a stump, or other undergrowth, which ripped my fuel filter off. Included in the loss are the quick connect fittings for the fuel inlet and outlet lines. I assume I can buy new ones, but how would they connect to the old lines?

Post by **vtl** » 21 Jul 2021, 08:56

The line is heated then the QC fitting is inserted. Not very wise to do with the fuel/vapors present in the line.

I would cut a piece of the line, heat/insert the fitting, use a piece of rubber fuel line over the plastic line ends (squeeze them together inside the rubber line) and a pair of Oetiker clamps.

Post by **vtl** » 21 Jul 2021, 08:57

Alternatively, remove the fuel ramp, blow some compressed air through the fuel line to get rid of vapors and heat/insert the new fitting.

Post by **jonesg** » 22 Jul 2021, 09:10

maybe heat a steel punch , not red hot, push it into the hose, let it soften the hose, remove, then insert the fitting and clamp.