LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Honda >> 2004 >> Pilot LX >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Fuel Supply System >> Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Installation
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Installation

  1. Check the contact area (A) of the line (B) for dirt and damage, and clean if necessary.
    Fig 1: Checking The Contact Area Of The Line For Dirt Or Damage
    G01464183Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. NOTE: When replacing a retainer, use the same size and manufacturer.
    Fig 2: Inserting Retainer
    G01464184Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Insert a new retainer (A) into the connector (B) if the retainer is damaged, or after.
    • replacing the fuel pump.
    • replacing the fuel filter.
    • replacing the fuel feed line.
    • replacing the fuel return line.
    • removing the retainer from the line.
  4. Before connecting a new fuel line/quick-connect fitting assembly (A), remove the old retainer from the mating line.
    Fig 3: Removing The Old Retainer From The Mating Line
    G01464185Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. NOTE: If it is hard to connect, put a small amount of new engine oil on the line end.
    Fig 4: Aligning The Quick-Connect Fittings With The Line & Aligning The Retainer Locking Pawls With The Connector Grooves (With New Retainer)
    G01464186Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 5: Aligning The Quick-Connect Fittings With The Line & Aligning The Retainer Locking Pawls With The Connector Grooves (With Existing Retainer)
    G01464187Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Align the quick-connect fittings with the line (A), and align the retainer (B) locking pawls with the connector (C) grooves. Then press the quick-connect fitting onto the line until both retainer tabs lock with a clicking sound.
  7. Make sure the connection is secure and that the tabs are firmly locked into place; check visually and by pulling the connector.
    Fig 6: Ensuring The Connection Is Secure
    G01464188Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Reconnect the battery negative cable, and turn the ignition switch ON (II). The fuel pump will run for about 2 seconds, and fuel pressure will rise. Repeat 2 or 3 times, and check that there is no leakage in the fuel supply system.