Vehicle Damage Warnings

Fuel Tube/Quick-Connect Fittings Precaution




The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly connects the in-tank fuel pump to the fuel feed pipe and the fuel return pipe. When removing or installing the fuel pump and fuel tank, it is necessary to disconnect or connect the quick-connect fittings.

Pay attention to the following:
- The fuel tubes (A) and quick-connect fittings (B) are not heat-resistant; be careful not to damage them during welding or other heat-generating procedures.
- The fuel tubes and quick-connect fittings are not acid-proof; do not touch it with a shop towel which was used for wiping battery electrolyte. Replace them if they came into contact with electrolyte or something similar.
- When connecting or disconnecting the fuel tubes and quick-connect fittings, be careful not to bend or twist it excessively. Replace them if damaged.

A disconnected quick-connect fittings can be reconnected, but the retainer on the mating pipe cannot be reused once it has been removed from the pipe.

Replace the retainer when
- replacing the fuel pump.
- replacing the fuel filter.
- replacing the fuel feed pipe.
- replacing the fuel return pipe.
- it has been removed from the pipe.
- it is damaged.