Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service



Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

Removal Procedure




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

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Caution.

2. Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.




3. Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.




4. Pull the connection apart.

Installation Procedure






Caution: Refer to Fuel Pipe Fitting Caution.

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 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.