Removal Procedure
- 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 fittings.
- Squeeze the plastic quick connect fitting
release tabs together.
- 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.