Fuel Line Coupler: Service and Repair
QUICK CONNECT COUPLINGSpecial Tool(s):
Special Tool(s)
Disconnect - Type I
WARNING:
- Do not carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
1. CAUTION: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
Disconnect the quick connect coupling from the tube.
- Press the quick connect coupling release button and separate the quick connect coupling from the tube.
Connect - Type I
1. CAUTION: Make sure the tube clicks into place when installing into the quick connect coupling. To make sure that the tube is fully seated, pull on the tube.
NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seals.
Install the quick connect coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
Disconnect - Type II
WARNING:
- Do not carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
1. Rotate the lock tab on the quick connect coupling.
2. CAUTION: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
Disconnect the quick connect coupling from the fitting.
- Pull on the quick connect coupling and separate from the fitting.
Connect - Type II
1. NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seals.
Rotate the lock tab and install the quick connect coupling onto the fitting.
2. CAUTION: Make sure the fuel tube clicks into place when installing the tube. To make sure that the fuel tube is fully seated, pull on the tube.
Apply lock tab into the latched position.
Disconnect - Type III
WARNING:
- Do not carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
1. NOTE: Carefully release the lock tab to avoid breakage.
Release the quick connect coupling primary lock tab.
2. Rotate the primary lock tab to the fully un-locked position and squeeze the secondary lock tabs to release the locking mechanism.
3. CAUTION: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
Disconnect the quick connect coupling from the tube.
- Push the locking mechanism outward and separate the quick connect coupling from the tube.
Connect - III
1. CAUTION: Make sure the tube clicks into place when installing into the quick connect coupling. To make sure the tube is fully seated, pull on the tube.
NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seals.
Install the quick connect coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
2. CAUTION: Make sure the retainer clip clicks into place when installing.
Depress the retainer clip until it is flush with the quick connect coupling housing.
3. CAUTION: To make sure the tube is fully seated, pull on the quick connect coupling.
Rotate the primary locking tab to the closed position
Disconnect - Type IV
WARNING:
- Do not carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
1. CAUTION: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
Using the special tool, disconnect the quick connect coupling from the tube.
- Install the special tool onto the tube.
- Push the tool into the quick connect coupling clip and separate the quick connect coupling from the tube.
Connect - Type IV
1. CAUTION: Make sure the tube clicks into place when installing into the quick connect coupling. To make sure that the tube is fully seated, pull on the tube.
NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seals.
Install the quick connect coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
Disconnect - Type V
WARNING:
- Do not carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
1. Squeeze the quick connect coupling retainer clip tabs to release the locking mechanism.
2. CAUTION: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
Disconnect the quick connect coupling from the tube.
- Push the locking mechanism outward to release the quick connect coupling.
- Pull on the quick connect coupling and separate it from the tube.
Connect - Type V
1. CAUTION: Make sure the tube clicks into place when installing into the quick connect coupling. To make sure that the tube is fully seated, pull on the tube.
NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring seals.
Connect the quick connect coupling to the tube.
1 Install the quick connect coupling onto the tube until it is fully seated.
2 Depress the locking tab until it is flush with the quick connect coupling housing.