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Removal & Installation of Quick-Release Coupling with Indication Pins

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CAUTION: Coupling is not correctly engaged if both indication pins (4) fail to protrude from housing. Leakage will occur. See Fig 1.
  1. Press plastic ring (2) into quick-release coupling (1) and remove coupling (1). See Fig 1.
  2. To install, push quick-release coupling (1) onto connector (3) until both indication pins (4) can be seen and felt to point outwards at outside diameter of housing. To check that quick-release coupling (1) has been correctly fitted, feel indication pins (4) at outside diameter of housing. When correctly seated, indication pins (4) cannot be pressed into housing.
Fig 1: Identifying Quick Release Coupling With Indication Pins
G00177911Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.