Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Removal

NOTE: Before you work on the fuel lines and fittings, read the Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING PRECAUTIONS ).

If equipped, remove the quick-connect fitting cover from the fuel line. Raise the cover (A) from the fuel line (B), and remove it as shown in illustration.

Fig 1: Raising Cover From Fuel Line
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Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
Check the fuel quick-connect fittings (A) for dirt, and clean them if needed.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Quick-Connect Fittings (1 Of 3)
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Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Quick-Connect Fittings (2 Of 3)
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Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Quick-Connect Fittings (3 Of 3)
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Place a rag or a shop towel over the quick-connect fitting. Hold the connector (A) with one hand, and squeeze the retainer tabs (B) with the other hand to release them from the locking tabs (C). Pull the connector off.
NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the line (D) or other parts. Do not use tools.
- If the connector does not move, keep the retainer tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push the connector until it comes off easily.
- Do not remove the retainer from the line; once removed, the retainer must be replaced with a new one.
  
  Fig 5: Placing Rag Or Shop Towel Over Quick-Connect Fitting
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Check the contact area (A) of the line (B) for dirt or damage.
- If it is dirty, clean the connector, and dry it with the compressed air.
- If it is damaged, replace the fuel filter or the fuel feed line.
  
  Fig 6: Checking Contact Area Of Line For Dirt Or Damage
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To prevent damage and keep foreign matter out, cover the disconnected connector and line ends with plastic bags (A).
NOTE: The retainer cannot be reused once it has been removed from the line.

Replace the retainer when:
- replacing the fuel rail.
- replacing the fuel feed line.
- replacing the fuel pump.
- replacing the fuel filter.
- replacing the EVAP canister.
- replacing the EVAP purge line.
- replacing the fuel fill pipe.
- replacing the fuel tank.
- it has been removed from the fuel line.
- it is damaged.
  
  Fig 7: Covering Disconnected Connector And Line Ends With Plastic Bags
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