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.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .

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

2. Use compressed air, blow and dirt or debris from around the quick-connect fitting.



3. Squeeze the plastic quick connect fitting release tabs together to disengage the quick connect fitting. (This step applies to Bartholomew style fittings ONLY).



4. Squeeze where indicated by the arrows on both sides of the plastic ring to disengage the quick connect fitting.



5. Squeeze where indicated by the arrows on both sides of the plastic ring to disengage the quick connect fitting.



6. Pull the quick connect fitting 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 oil to the male connection end.



2. Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together in order to cause the retaining tabs to snap into place.



3. Once installed, pull on both sides of the quick connect fittings in order to ensure that the connection is secure.