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Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

Removal Procedure

Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .


1. Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

Refer to Fuel and Evaporative Emission Hose/Pipe Connection Cleaning Caution .

Note

There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative emission quick connect fittings used on this vehicle.

• Bartholomew (1)

• Q Release (2)

• Squeeze to Release (3)

• Sliding Retainer (4)


Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .


2. 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.


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.


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.


6. Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Warning .

This stage ONLY applies to connections with sliding retainers. Release the coupling by pressing against one side of the tab to push this in slightly. If the tab doesn't move try pressing the tab in from the opposite side. The tab will only move in one direction.


7. Pull the connection apart.



Installation Procedure


1. Refer to Fuel Pipe Fitting Warning .

Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male connection end.


2. Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together in order to cause the retaining feature to snap into place.


3. Once installed, pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting in order to make sure the connection is secure.