Fuel Line Coupler: Service and Repair

Fuel Line Disconnect/Connect Procedure

Disconnect the quick connector as follows:
- Hold the sides of the connector, push in the tabs and pull out the tube.
- If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move.
Then disconnect them by pulling.

CAUTION:




- The quick connector can be disconnected when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist the quick connector more than necessary.
- Do not use any tools to disconnect the quick connector.
- Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the tube.
- Prevent any acid liquids such as battery electrolyte, from getting on the resin tube.
- Do not bend or twist the resin tube during connection.
- Do not remove the remaining retainer on the hard tube (or the equivalent) except when the resin tube or the retainer is replaced.
- When the resin tube or hard tube, or the equivalent, is replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one (semitransparent colored retainer).




- To keep the quick connector clean and to avoid damage and contamination from foreign materials, cover the quick connector with plastic bags or suitable material as shown.

Connect the quick connector as follows:
- Check the connection for any damage or foreign materials.
- Align the connector with the pipe, then insert the connector straight into the pipe until a click is heard.




- After connecting the quick connector, make sure that the connection is secure by checking as follows:
- Pull the tube and the connector to make sure they are securely connected.
- Visually inspect the connector to make sure the two retainer tabs are securely connected.