Fuel Supply Line: Service and Repair

FUEL SYSTEM




a. Observe the following precautions when disconnecting the fuel delivery pipe. The structure of the metallic connector is shown on the left.
1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp.




2. Grasp the metallic connector of the fuel tube assembly, pull it rearwards and hold in place.
3. Assemble SST to the connection as shown.
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4. Turn the SST, align the retainers inside the connector with SST chamfered parts and insert the SST into the connector.




5. Hold the SST in position (as in step 4), push the connector towards the SST to place the retainers on SST chamfered parts.
6. Slide the SST and the connector together towards the fuel tube assembly.




b. Observe the following precautions when disconnecting the fuel tube connector (quick type).
1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
2. Check if there is any dirt, such as mud, on the pipe and around the connector before disconnecting them and clean the dirt away.




3. Be sure to disconnect by hand.
4. When the connector and the pipe are stuck, pinch the retainer between the hands, push and pull the connector to disconnect and pull it out. Do not use any tool at this time.
5. Inspect if there is any dirt or foreign matter on the seal surface of the disconnected pipe and clean it away.




6. Prevent the disconnected pipe and connector from damage or foreign matter contamination by covering them with a vinyl bag.