Removal Procedure
Important: There are several types of plastic fuel and
evaporative emission (EVAP) quick connect fittings used on this vehicle. The following
instructions apply to all types of plastic quick connect fittings except where indicated.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer
to
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
Caution: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye
injury.
- Using compressed air, blow any dirt or debris from around the quick connect
fitting.
- Squeeze the plastic quick connect fitting release tabs together to disengage
the quick connect fitting. This step applies to Bartholomew style fittings ONLY.
- Squeeze where indicated by the arrows on both sides of the plastic ring to disengage
the quick connect fitting.
- Squeeze where indicated by the arrows on
both sides of the plastic ring to disengage the quick connect fitting.
- Pull the quick connect fitting connection apart.
Installation Procedure
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.
This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak.
During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector
will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.
- Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male connection end.
- Push
both sides of the quick-connect fitting together in order to cause the retaining tabs
to snap into place.
- Once
installed, pull on both sides of the quick-connect fittings in order to make sure
the connection is secure.