Quick Release Coupling

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Disconnect

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.

NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.

NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.

NOTE: Type 1

1.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Health And Safety Precautions . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

2.

If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

3.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

4.

Spread the tabs of the retainer clip and pull it to the outward position in the quick release coupling.

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5.

Depress the retainer clip and disconnect the quick release coupling from the tube.

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Connect

1.

Inspect and clean both quick coupling ends.

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2.

NOTE: Make sure the retainer clip is fully seated and locked onto the tube by pulling on the quick connect coupling.

Press the retainer clip into the quick connect coupling body until flush and the tabs are locked in place.

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3.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

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NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.

NOTE: Type 2

1.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Health And Safety Precautions . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

2.

If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

3.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

4.

Squeeze the quick release coupling retainer locking tabs to release the locking mechanism and push the locking mechanism outward to release the tube.

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5.

Remove the quick release coupling from the tube.

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Connect

1.

Install the quick release coupling onto the tube until fully seated.

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2.

Depress the quick release coupling locking mechanism into the locked position.

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3.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

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NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.

NOTE: Type 3

1.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Health And Safety Precautions . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

2.

If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

3.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

4.

Release the locking tab on the quick release coupling and separate from the fitting.

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Connect

1.

Release the locking tab and install the quick release coupling onto the fitting.

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2.

Position the locking tab into the locked position.

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3.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

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NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.

NOTE: Type 4

1.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Health And Safety Precautions . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

2.

If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

3.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

4.

Squeeze the quick release coupling retainer locking tabs to release the locking mechanism and push the locking mechanism outward to release the tube.

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5.

Remove the quick release coupling from the tube.

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Connect

1.

Install the quick release coupling onto the tube.

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2.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect

NOTE: When reusing liquid tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.

NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.

NOTE: Type 5

1.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Health And Safety Precautions . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

2.

If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

3.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

4.
- 1.
  
  Release the secondary locking tab
- 2.
  
  Depress the primary locking tab.

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5.

Separate the quick release coupling from the tube.

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Connect

1.
- 1.
  
  Push the quick release coupling onto the tube.
- 2.
  
  Lock the secondary locking tab.

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2.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

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NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.

NOTE: Type 6

1.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Health And Safety Precautions . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

2.

If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

3.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

4.

Press the tabs of the rear retainer clip and pull it to the outward position.

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5.

Separate the quick release coupling from the tube.

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Connect

1.

Pull on the quick connect coupling to make sure it is securely fastened.

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2.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

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NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.

NOTE: Type 7

1.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Health And Safety Precautions . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

2.

If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

3.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

4.
- 1.
  
  Depress the fuel tube quick release coupling retainer.
- 2.
  
  Separate the fuel tube from the fuel pump.

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5.

Remove the quick release coupling from the tube.

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Connect

1.

Pull on the quick connect coupling to make sure it is securely fastened.

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2.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .