1. Grasp both sides of the quick-connect fitting. Twist the female connector 1/4 turn in each direction in order to loosen any dirt within the quick-connect fitting.

Caution: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.

2. Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.
3. Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.



4. Pull the connection apart.

Caution: 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.

1. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male fuel pipe end.
2. Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together in order to cause the retaining tabs/fingers 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.

Tools Required

J 37088-A

Important: Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.

1. Slide the dust cover from the quick-connect fitting.



2. Grasp both sides of the fitting. Twist the female connector ¼ turn in each direction to loosen any dirt within the fitting.




Caution: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.

3. Blow dirt out of the fitting using compressed air.



4. Choose the correct tool from J 37088-A Tool Set for the size of the fitting. Insert the tool into the female connector, then push inward to release the locking tabs.



5. Pull the connection apart.

Notice: 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.

6. Clean the connections if necessary.

Caution: 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.

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



2. Push both sides of the fitting together to cause the retaining tabs to snap into place.



3. Once installed, pull on both sides of the fitting to make sure the connection is secure.



4. Reposition the dust cover over the quick-connect fitting.