Quick Release Coupling

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.

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

2.

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

3.
- Release the locking tabs.
- Pull up on the clip.
- Depress the release.

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4.

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.

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

2.

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

3.

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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4.

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.

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

2.

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

Disconnect

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.

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

2.

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

3.

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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4.

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

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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 5

1.

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

2.

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

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3.

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: 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 service information, refer to Safety Warnings in the General Information article. 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 release 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 both retaining tabs inward and remove quick release coupling from fuel tube.

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Connect

1.

NOTE: Inspect and clean both quick release coupling ends.

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

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2.

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

3.

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