Quick Connect Fitting Service for Saturn L100/L200/LW200 2000
Tools Required
SA9805E Fuel Line Disconnect
Set
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Caution in the Preface section.
- Grasp both ends of one fuel line connection and twist 1/4 turn in each
direction to loosen any dirt in the quick-connect fitting.
Caution: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
- Use compressed air in order to blow out dirt from the quick-connect fitting.
- Squeeze the plastic release tabs for nylon fittings or use the SA9805E
.
- Pull the connection apart.
Installation Procedure
Caution: Always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends before connecting
fuel pipe fittings in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury.
This will ensure proper connection and prevent a possible fuel leak.
Caution: During normal operation, the o-ring located in the female connector
will swell and may prevent proper connection if not lubricated.
- Ensure that the connectors are clean.
- Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male connector ends.
- Push the connectors together in order to cause the retaining tabs/fingers
to snap into place.
- Once installed, pull on both ends of each connection in order to ensure
that the connection is secure.
Notice: Do not attempt to straighten the kinked nylon fuel lines. Replace any kinked
nylon fuel feed or return lines in order to prevent damage to the vehicle.
- After you connect all of the lines, crank the engine for a few seconds. Turn
OFF the engine if the engine starts.
- Inspect for any fuel leaks.