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Removal (Plastic Collar)

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NOTE: The following instructions apply to all types of Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fittings except where indicated.
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  2. Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.
  3. This step applies to Bartholomew style connectors ONLY. Squeeze the plastic quick connect fitting release tabs. See Fig 2.
  4. This step applies to Release Tab style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by Pushing the tab toward the other side of the slot in the fitting. See Fig 3.
  5. This step applies to Squeeze to Release style connectors ONLY. Squeeze where indicated by arrows on both sides of the plastic ring surrounding the quick connect fitting. See Fig 4.
  6. This step applies to Sliding Retainer style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pressing on one side of the release tab causing it to push in slightly. If the tab doesn't move try pressing the tab in from the opposite side. The tab will only move in one direction. See Fig 5.
  7. Pull the connection apart. See Fig 6.
Fig 1: Removing Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fittings (1 Of 6)
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Fig 2: Removing Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fittings (2 Of 6)
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Fig 3: Removing Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fittings (3 Of 6)
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Fig 4: Removing Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fittings (4 Of 6)
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Fig 5: Removing Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fittings (5 Of 6)
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Fig 6: Removing Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fittings (6 Of 6)
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