I have a 2003 B2300, 65000 miles, and I intend to change the fuel filter. Is there a special tool for removing the filter?

 

Manufacturers generally don't make stuff like this that easy because there's money in it for them to do such maintenance. What do you need?
1. Goggles, because there's a chance (never happened to me) that fuel under pressure might squirt out for two seconds instead of drip. And gasoline in the eyes is BAD.
2. Remember that some gasoline will drip, and that it's very flammable, so no sparks, smoking, etc., and try to work fast and not get gasoline on you.
3. If there are wrench fittings at both ends, make sure to have the right size wrenches, flare wrenches are best for initial loosening and final tightening. GM uses 16mm and 20mm sizes not found in most sets (and no SAE equivalent), theoretically to discourage owners from trying this themselves but likely to try to channel in more $$$.

 

Thanks for the tip!

 

My 2002 B2300 has those stupid Ford quick connect fittings. They are not quick to disconnect and require a tool that slides under the fitting to release it.

 

Those are called Ford Spring Locks, not one of Ford/s better ideas (easy factory install reason). Ford uses those on AC lines too, caused a lot of leak areas in the 1990s.

Most auto parts stores should have such spring lock tools, sold as a set. See https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=spring+lock+tool