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Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  2. Fig 1: Blowing Dirt Out Of Fitting (Plastic Collar)
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  3. Blow out dirt from quick-connect fittings at both ends, using compressed air.
  4. Fig 2: Squeezing Quick Connect Fitting Release Tabs (Plastic Collar)
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  5. Squeeze plastic tabs of male end connector.
  6. Fig 3: Pulling Connection Apart (Plastic Collar)
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  7. Pull connection apart.
  8. Wipe off the male pipe end using a clean shop towel.
  9. Clean or replace components/assemblies as required.