Procedures

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 (Without CH-48027) Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH-48027)Fuel Pressure Relief (CH-48027) Fuel Pressure Relief (CH-48027).

Warning

Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.

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





3. Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.

Quick Connect Fittings:

4. Pull the connection apart.

Installation Procedure





Warning

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.

This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak.

During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.

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.