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Installation Procedure

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    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.
    Fig 1: Oiling Male Pipe Ends (Metal Collar)
    GM12784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male connection end.
  2. Fig 2: Assembling Connectors (Metal Collar)
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  3. Push both sides of the fittings together in order to snap the retaining tabs into place.
  4. Fig 3: Ensuring Connection (Metal Collar) Is Secure
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  5. Once installed, pull on both sides of the connection in order to make sure the connection is secure.
  6. Fig 4: Fuel Feed Line To Engine Quick-Connect Fitting Retainer
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  7. Install the retainer to the fuel feed line quick-connect fitting.
  8. Install the fuel fill cap.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical.