Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection.
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 out of the quick-connect
fitting.
- Squeeze the plastic retainer
release tabs.
- Pull the 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 fuel pipe 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 fitting in order
to make sure the connection is secure.