95 A6 Quattro Fuel Filter Change HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!!

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Jan 10, 2006 | 06:28 AM

retto_pyrrah

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95 A6 Quattro Fuel Filter Change HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!!

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I'm trying to change Fuel filter for my 95 A6 Quattro.
I followed the article here:
http://www.12v.org/maintenance/repairs/A6ffilter.php

When I unscrew the nut on the inlet side, It twisted the fuel line together.
How do I just unscrew it without damaging the fuel line???

Can I just unscrew outlet side first without removing the filter clamp?

And then, maybe I can twist the filter itself to take off from the inlet?

It is my first job on this car. I'm stuck!<ul><li><a href="http://www.12v.org/maintenance/repairs/A6ffilter.php">http://www.12v.org/maintenance/repairs/A6ffilter.php</a</li></ul>

Jan 10, 2006 | 07:49 AM

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Re: 95 A6 Quattro Fuel Filter Change HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!!

You need to use the 19mm on one nut and the 14 mm to unscrew the 14mm .Do not use only one wrench .Read carefully the article in 12v org.It describe clearly to use 2 two wrenches.That will do on both sides of your filter.Print the 12v org article and have next to you when working for reference .Very EASY job.Good luck

Jan 10, 2006 | 07:50 AM

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Re: 95 A6 Quattro Fuel Filter Change HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!!

The nut on the inlet side should turn independent of the fuel line, it is probably just bound up a bit. I would try a little WD40 (or similar) and maybe a light tap or two with a hammer to try to loosen it up. Or you could unscrew the outlet and twist it out that way. I don't think that would hurt anything. Good luck!

Jan 10, 2006 | 07:54 AM

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Re: 95 A6 Quattro Fuel Filter Change HELP!!! HELP!!! HELP!!!

Precision:The other wrench should hold the end of the filter itself athe location looking like a nut at each end of the filter body.If you look at the new one you will see what I mean.