Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
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Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
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Special Tools
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CH-41769
Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set
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CH-44581
Fuel Line Disconnect Tool
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For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools
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Remove the retainer from the quick-connect fitting.
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3.
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Warning
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Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.
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Blow dirt out of the fitting using compressed air.
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Depending on the fuel line size and ability to access the fitting, choose the appropriate tool:
CH-41769
fuel line disconnect tool set or
CH-44581
fuel line disconnect tool. Insert the
CH-41769
fuel line disconnect tool set or
CH-44581
fuel line disconnect tool into the female connector, then push inward to release the locking tabs.
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Pull the connection apart.
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Warning
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If necessary, remove rust or burrs from the fuel pipes with an emery cloth. Use a radial motion with the fuel pipe end in order to prevent damage to the O-ring sealing surface. Use a clean shop towel in order to wipe off the male tube ends. Inspect all the connections for dirt and burrs. Clean or replace the components and assemblies as required.
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Using a clean shop towel, wipe off the male pipe end.
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Inspect both ends of the fitting for dirt and burrs.
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Clean or replace the components as required.
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Warning
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In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, before connecting fuel pipe fittings, always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends.
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This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak.
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During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.
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Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe end.
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Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together to cause the retaining tabs to snap into place.
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Pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting to make sure the connection is secure.
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Install the retainer to the quick-connect fitting.
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Inspect for leaks using the following procedure:
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5.1.
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Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
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5.2.
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Turn the ignition OFF, for 10 seconds.
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5.3.
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Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
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5.4.
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Turn the ignition OFF.
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