Servicing Quick Connect Fittings Plastic Collar

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief .

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.




Important: Plastic quick connect fittings can be released either by squeezing the plastic retainer release tabs (step 3) or by using the appropriate J 37088-A Fuel Line Quick Connect Separator Tool (step 4).

3. Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.



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. The plastic retainer will remain on the female connector.



5. 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.

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.
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.

Servicing Quick Connect Fittings Metal Collar

Tools Required

J 37088-A Tool Set, Fuel Line Quick-Connect Separator

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief .
2. Slide the dust cover from the quick-connect 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. Using a clean shop towel, wipe off the male pipe end.
7. Inspect both ends of the fitting for dirt and burrs. Clean or replace the components as required.

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.
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.