Can't remove fuel filter!!!
So I decided to go with disconnecting the fuel pump & gauge connector under the passenger side of the rear seat. Just had to scrape off some sound insulation materials that I applied carelessly.
Next, loosened the gas cap. Then disconnected the connector. Cranked the engine, which didn't even start. Fine. Removed the air filter box, loosened the fuse box and let it aside.
The banjo bolt at the top came off easy.. Only a bit of gas leaked out. Then started attacking the nut at the bottom of the fuel filter.....
As I turned my wrench Clock-wise (from top view), it loosened a bit. But, as I kept turning it further more, it became harder and harder to turn. :x :x I busted my knuckles and scraped my skins off in attempt to remove the sucker, but no avail.
The day was getting darker and colder, so I hurried to put everything back together for now. I need my Rav to get to work tomorrow.
I'm not a weak dude and never needed a breaker bar to remove anything, but this is impossible! Do you guys think that there is something wrong with the threading or the way I was removing the nut?
I saw some rust inside of the old filter, so I really want to replace it. But the effort it took to loosen the bottom nut is unbelievable and it still didn't come out. Please advise!!!
