Fuel pump relay

Changing out my fuel filter on my 2000 2.7...want to disconnect pump to depressurize the system per service manual but connector at top of tank is stuck on and a bitch to get loose with my hand (afraid I may break it).

Which fuse do I need to pull to cut power to pump? I've seen a few different things mentioned during research. C/open relay under dash, etc

Thanks!

2000 regular cab
3rz / W59

 

You are over thinking it... 2 flare nut wrenches and a towel/rag wrapped around and crack the lines slowly and you are good.

 

makes sense I'll give it a shot

edit: lots of gas lol. Would much rather depressurize next time aha. All good job done

 

Deff not a “lifetime part” lmfao. 160k on the clock and I’m shocked this 2.7 was getting any fuel at all good lord…

 

Quick question: What's the replacement mileage for fuel filters?

 

There's no factory time frame mentioned anywhere in my service manual whatsoever. Case by case, but considering mine looked like this at 160k, I'd say every 75k? Honestly don't know and again depends on where you live and what conditions. Some dudes change it at 300k+ and it looks no where near as bad as mine did.

Note: was just thinking about why mine looks so bad. Pretty sure as a Reno truck most of it's life some water must have gotten in the fuel lines and started rusting shit. Fuel pump + injectors next

 

Thank you.