Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

Special Tools

J 37088-A Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set


Removal Procedure





1. Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) (Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027))Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) (Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027)) .

Caution: 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.





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 (step 4).


3. Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.




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




5. Pull the connection apart.



Installation Procedure






Caution: Always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends before connecting the fuel pipe fittings in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. 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.