Quick-Connect Fittings
- Relieve fuel pressure. Check quick-connect fittings for dirt, and clean if necessary. Grasp connector with one hand. With other hand, squeeze retainer tabs inward. See Fig 1. Pull fuel lines apart and cover disconnected connector and pipe end. If quick-connect fuel line surface (located at fuel pump) is rusty or damaged, replace fuel pump of fuel feed pipe.
- Install NEW retainer if:
- Replacing fuel pump.
- Replacing fuel filter.
- Replacing fuel feed line.
- Replacing fuel return line.
- Retainer has been removed from fuel line.
- Retainer is damaged
Ensure a clicking sound is heard when reconnecting fittings. If fittings are difficult to reconnect, place a small amount of clean engine oil on pipe end. See Fig 2.
- Ensure fittings are connected visually, and by pulling connector. Pressurize fuel system by turning on ignition with engine off for 2 seconds. Repeat fuel pressurizing procedure 3 times. Check for fuel leaks.