Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service |
Removal Procedure |
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .
1. |
Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief . |
2. |
Refer to
Safety Glasses Warning
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Refer to Fuel and Evaporative Emission Hose/Pipe Connection Cleaning Caution . Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting. |
3. |
This step applies to Bartholomew style connectors ONLY. Squeeze the plastic quick connect fitting release tabs.
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4. |
This step applies to Q Release style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pushing the tab toward the other side of the slot in the fitting.
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5. |
This stage ONLY applies to connections that need to be pressed together to release. Press by the arrow markings on the plastic ring that surrounds the quick-release coupling.
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7. |
Refer to
Relieving Fuel Pressure Warning
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Pull the connection apart. |
Installation Procedure |
Refer to Fuel Pipe Fitting Warning .
1. |
Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male connection end.
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2. |
Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together in order to cause the retaining feature to snap into place.
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3. |
Once installed, pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting in order to make sure the connection is secure.
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