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Fuel Line Coupler: Service and Repair

QUICK CONNECT COUPLING

Special Tool(s)


Special Tool(s):






Disconnect - Type I

WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.


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 or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip can occur. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
- 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 can occur. Always install plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
- Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.


1. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure.
2. Depress the locking tab and release the quick connect coupling from the tube.







Connect - Type I

1. NOTE: Make sure the fuel tube clicks into place when installing the quick connect coupling onto the tube.

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







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

Disconnect - Type II

WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.


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 or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip can occur. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
- 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 can occur. Always install plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
- Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.


1. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure.
2. Release the quick connect coupling primary locking tab.







3. Rotate the primary locking tab to the fully opened position and squeeze the secondary locking tabs to release the locking mechanism.







4. Push the locking mechanism outward and release the tube.







5. Remove the quick connect coupling from the tube.







Connect - Type II
1. Install the quick connect coupling onto the tube until it is fully seated.







2. NOTE: Make sure the fuel tube clicks into place when installing the quick connect coupling onto the tube.

Depress the locking mechanism until it is flush with the quick connect coupling housing and is fully seated onto the tube.







3. Rotate the primary locking tab on the retainer clip to the closed position.







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

Disconnect - Type III

WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.


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 or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip can occur. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
- 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 can occur. Always install plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
- Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.


1. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure.
2. Squeeze the quick connect coupling retainer locking tabs to release the locking mechanism.







3. Push the locking mechanism outward to release the tube.







4. Remove the quick connect coupling from the tube.







Connect - Type III

1. NOTE: Make sure the fuel tube clicks into place when installing the quick connect coupling onto the tube.

Install the quick connect coupling onto the tube.







2. Depress the quick connect coupling locking mechanism into the locked position.







3. Visually inspect and verify that the locking mechanism is flush with the quick connect coupling housing and that the locking tabs are securely fastened.







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

Disconnect - Type IV

WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.


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 or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip can occur. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
- 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 can occur. Always install plugs to any open orifices or tubes.


1. Install the special tool on the tube and push into the quick connect coupling locking clip to release the locking tabs.







2. Remove the quick connect coupling from the tube.

Connect - Type IV

1. NOTE: Make sure the fuel tube clicks into place when installing the quick connect coupling onto the tube.

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







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

Disconnect - Type V

WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.


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 or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip can occur. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
- 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 can occur. Always install plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
- Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.


1. Squeeze the outer edges of the quick connect coupling to release the locking tabs.







2. Remove the quick connect coupling from the tube.







Connect - Type V

1. NOTE: Make sure the fuel tube clicks into place when installing the quick connect coupling onto the tube.

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







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

Disconnect - Type VI

WARNING:
- Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious 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 component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
- Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.


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 or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip can occur. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
- 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 can occur. Always install plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
- Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.


1. Release the lock tab on the quick connect coupling.







2. Separate the quick connect coupling from the fitting.







Connect - Type VI
1. Release the lock tab and install the quick connect coupling onto the fitting.







2. Apply the lock tab into the latched position.







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