QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3]

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Warning

• Fuel line spills and leakage from the pressurized fuel system are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause death or serious injury and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the 'Fuel Line Safety Procedure', while referring to the BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION.

Type A Removal

1. Follow BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION to perform the 'Fuel Line Safety Procedure' before servicing the fuel system quick release connector, and wipe off the foreign material on the surface of the connecting area. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [L3].)

Caution

• The quick release connector may be damaged if the release tab is bent excessively. Do not expand the release tab over the stopper.

Note

• The fuel hose can be removed by pushing forward the pipe side to release the lock.

2. Rotate the quick release connector release tab to the stopper position.

3. Pull out the quick connector straight from the pipe and disconnect it.

4. Cover the disconnected quick release connector and pipe with vinyl sheeting or a similar material to prevent it from becoming scratched or dirty.

Type A Installation

Note

• If the quick release connector O-ring is damaged or has slipped, replace the plastic hose.

• A checker tab is integrated with the quick release connector for new fuel hoses and evaporative hoses. Remove the checker tab from the quick release connector after the connector is completely engaged with the fuel pipe.

1. Inspect the fuel hose and pipe sealing surface for damage and deformation.

• If there is any malfunction, replace it with a new one.

2. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the sealing surface of the pipe.

3. Reconnect the fuel hose straight to the pipe until a click is heard.

Note

• If the quick release connector does not move at all, disconnect it, verify that the O-ring is not damaged or has not slipped, and then reconnect the quick release connector.

4. Lightly pull and push the quick release connector a few times by hand, and then verify that it can move (2-3 mm {0.079-0.118 in}) and is connected securely.

5. Inspect all related parts by performing AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION. (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [L3].)

Type B Removal

Using SST

1. Follow BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION to perform the 'Fuel Line Safety Procedure' before servicing the fuel system quick release connector, and wipe off foreign material on the surface of the connecting area. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [L3].)

2. Insert the SST into the quick release connector.

3. Pull out the quick release connector straight from the pipe and disconnect it.

4. Cover the disconnected quick release connector and pipe with vinyl sheeting or a similar material to prevent it from becoming scratched or dirty.

Without Using SST

Caution

• When releasing the retainer lock, be careful not to damage the connecting component and pipe.

2. Using a flathead screwdriver, push in the retainer locking one by one to release the lock of the retainer and pipe.

3. Pull out the quick release connector straight from the pipe and disconnect it.

Note

• The retainer remains in the connected pipe area.

4. Cover the disconnected quick release connector and pipe with vinyl sheeting or a similar material to prevent it from becoming scratched or dirty.

Type B Installation

Note

• If the quick release connector O-ring is damaged or has slipped, replace the plastic hose.

Using SST

1. Inspect the fuel hose and pipe sealing surface for damage and deformation.

• If there is any malfunction, replace it with a new one.

2. Reconnect the fuel hose straight to the pipe until a click is heard.

3. Lightly pull and push the quick release connector a few times by hand, and then verify that it is connected securely.

4. Inspect all related parts by performing AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION. (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [L3].)

Without Using SST

Caution

• Be sure to replace the retainer with a new one to prevent gas leakage.

• To prevent evaporative gas leakage, be sure not to damage the connecting part between the charcoal canister and pipe, and the locks between the quick release connector and retainer. If any of them are damaged, replace the charcoal canister or evaporative hose with a new one.

1. Remove the retainer remaining on the pipe side.

2. Install a new retainer to the quick release connector.

3. Reconnect the hose straight to the pipe until a click is heard.

4. Lightly pull and push the quick release connector a few times by hand, and then verify that it is connected securely.

5. Inspect all related parts by performing AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION. (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [L3].)