Connector Couplings, Separating

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Coupling Allocation. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .

NOTE:

The connectors for fuel, vacuum and ventilation lines are marked with colors. There is either a colored dot on the connector or the release button is the corresponding color, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .

The connector coupling must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Color Coding. Refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING .

Connector	Color marking on the Connector Coupling
Fuel supply	Black
Fuel Return Line	Blue
Ventilation	White beige
Vacuum	Green

WARNING:

Fuel lines are under pressure.

Danger of personal injury to eyes and skin.

Wear protective eyewear and protective clothing in order to avoid injury and contact with the skin. Wrap a cloth around the connection before loosening hose connections. Open the connection carefully and release the pressure.

Version 1

Fig 1: Coupling

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Right and left coupling with release buttons -arrows-.

Opening

Fig 2: Identifying Coupling

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-- Push the connector coupling -1- in direction of -arrow A-.

-- Push the release button and hold it pressed.

-- Disconnect the connector coupling -1- from the fuel line -2- in the direction of -arrow B-.

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING
The connector coupling must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Version 2

Fig 3: Coupling With A Pull Release

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Coupling with pull release -arrow-.

Opening

Fig 4: Coupling -1- Off The Fuel Line

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-- Push the connector coupling -1- in direction of -arrow A-.

-- Pull the pull release -2- in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Pull the connector coupling -1- off the fuel line -3- in direction of -arrow B-.

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING
The connector coupling must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Version 3

Fig 5: Coupling With A Release Button

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Coupling with button on the front -arrow-

Opening

-- Press the release button -arrow- and remove the connector couplings.

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING
The connector coupling must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Version 4

Fig 6: Coupling With The Release Buttons On The Right And Left Sides

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Right and left coupling with release button -arrows- :

Opening

-- Push the connector coupling in direction of -arrow A-.

-- Press the release buttons -arrows- and remove the connector coupling.

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING
The connector coupling must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Version 5

Fig 7: Coupling With The Release Buttons On The Right And Left Sides

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Right and left coupling with release buttons -arrows-.

Opening

-- Press the release buttons -arrows- and remove the connector coupling.

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING
The connector coupling must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Version 6

Fig 8: Identifying Coupling

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Right and left coupling with release buttons -arrows-.

Opening

-- Press the coupling -1- in the direction of -the arrow- and hold it down.

-- Press the release buttons -arrows- and remove the connector coupling.

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING
The connector coupling must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.

Version 7

Fig 9: Connector Coupling With Right And Left Unlock Buttons

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Connector coupling -1- with right and left unlock buttons -2-.

Opening

-- Press the coupling -1- in the direction of -the arrow A- and hold it down.

-- Push the release buttons -2- in direction of -arrow B- and remove the connector coupling -1-.

Follow the color coding when installing, refer to CONNECTOR COUPLINGS, SEPARATING
The connector coupling must >>audibly<< engage when locking.

-- Pull on the connector coupling to make sure it is secure.