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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Blowing Dirt Out Of Fitting (Plastic Collar)
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  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) , Fuel Pressure Relief (CH 48027) .
  2. WARNING:

    Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.

  3. Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.
  4. Fig 2: View Of Quick Connect Fitting Release Tabs (Plastic Collar)
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    NOTE:

    Plastic quick connect fittings can be released either by squeezing the plastic retainer release tabs (step 3) or by using the appropriate J 37088-A  Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set (step 4).

  5. Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.
  6. Fig 3: View Of Quick Connect Locking Tabs (Metal Collar)
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  7. Choose the correct tool from the J 37088-A  Fuel Line Disconnect Tool Set Tool Set for the size of the fitting. Insert the tool into the female connector, then push inward in order to release the locking tabs. The plastic retainer will remain on the female connector.
  8. Fig 4: View Of Pulling Connection Apart (Plastic Collar)
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  9. Pull the connection apart.