Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
 
  
 
 
  
   
    
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    Special Tools
   
   
    
     
      
       | • | CH-41769
        
        Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set 
 
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       | • | CH-44581
        
        Fuel Line Disconnect Tool 
 
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    For equivalent regional tools, refer to
    
     Special Tools
    
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       | 2. | Remove the retainer from the quick-connect fitting. 
 
   
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                          Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.
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                    |  |  |  |  Blow dirt out of the fitting using compressed air.
 
 
   
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       | 4. | Depending on the fuel line size and ability to access the fitting, choose the appropriate tool:
        
         CH-41769
        
        fuel line disconnect tool set or
        
         CH-44581
        
        fuel line disconnect tool. Insert the
        
         CH-41769
        
        fuel line disconnect tool set or
        
         CH-44581
        
        fuel line disconnect tool into the female connector, then push inward to release the locking tabs. 
 
   
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       | 5. | Pull the connection apart. 
 
   
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                          If necessary, remove rust or burrs from the fuel pipes with an emery cloth. Use a radial motion with the fuel pipe end in order to prevent damage to the O-ring sealing surface. Use a clean shop towel in order to wipe off the male tube ends. Inspect all the connections for dirt and burrs. Clean or replace the components and assemblies as required.
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                    |  |  |  |  Using a clean shop towel, wipe off the male pipe end.
 
 
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       | 7. | Inspect both ends of the fitting for dirt and burrs. 
 
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       | 8. | Clean or replace the components as required. 
 
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                          In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, before connecting fuel pipe fittings, always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends.
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                          This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak.
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                          During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.
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                    |  |  |  |  Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe end.
 
 
   
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       | 2. | Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together to cause the retaining tabs to snap into place. 
 
   
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       | 3. | Pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting to make sure the connection is secure. 
 
   
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       | 4. | Install the retainer to the quick-connect fitting. 
 
   
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       | 5. | Inspect for leaks using the following procedure: 
 
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       |  | 5.1. | Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds. 
 
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       |  | 5.2. | Turn the ignition OFF, for 10 seconds. 
 
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       |  | 5.3. | Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds. 
 
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       |  | 5.4. | Turn the ignition OFF. 
 
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