Plastic Collar

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Tools Required
J 34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gauge




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


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

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

IMPORTANT: Plastic quick connect fittings can be released either by squeezing the plastic retainer release tabs (step 3) or by using the appropriate J 37088-A Fuel Line Quick-Connect Separator Tool (step 4).




3. Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.




4. Choose the correct tool from J 37088-A Tool Set for the size of the fitting. Insert the tool into the female connector, then push inward to release the locking tabs. The plastic retainer will remain on the female connector.




5. Pull the connection apart.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

CAUTION: 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/fingers 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.