"R" Clip Coupling
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- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove shipping tab by bending tab downward. Spread "R" clip and push clip into fitting. See Fig 1. Separate fitting from tube.
- Before installation, lubricate male tube end with clean engine oil. Insert "R" clip into fitting. Align tube and fitting. Insert tube into fitting and push together until a click is heard. Pull on connection to ensure engagement.