Plastic Fuel Hose Removal Note

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Remove the clip from the quick release connector.

Fig 1: Locating Quick Release Connector Clip
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Set the SST (49 UN01 052) for 1/2 inch hose onto the quick release connector.

Fig 2: Setting Special Service Tool On Quick Release Connector
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While looking through the inspection hole of the SST , insert the protruding part of the SST until it makes contact the cage opening.

Fig 3: Inserting Protruding Part Of Special Tool In Cage Opening
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Use the SST to disconnect the plastic fuel hose from the fuel distributor by pulling the plastic fuel hose side.
NOTE:
- The plastic fuel hose can be disconnected easily from the fuel distributor by pulling the plastic fuel hose while maintaining the pressure of the protruding part of the SST .
Fig 4: Disconnecting Plastic Fuel Hose From Fuel Distributor
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Remove the SST from the disconnected quick release connector.

Fig 5: Removing Special Service Tool From Disconnected Quick Release Connector
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Cover the disconnected quick release connector and fuel distributor with the vinyl sheets or the like to prevent it from being scratched or contaminated with foreign material.

Fig 6: Wrapping Disconnected Quick Release Connector & Fuel Distributor

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