Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Installation

NOTE: Before you work on the fuel lines and fittings, read FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING PRECAUTIONS .

Check the contact area (A) of the line (B) for dirt or damage, and clean it if needed.

Fig 1: Identifying Contact Area Of Line
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Insert a new retainer (A) into the connector (B) if the retainer is damaged, or after:
- Replacing the fuel rail.
- Replacing the fuel feed line.
- Replacing the fuel pump.
- Replacing the fuel filter.
- Replacing the fuel gauge sending unit.
- Replacing the EVAP purge line.
- Replacing the EVAP canister.
- Replacing the fuel fill pipe.
- Replacing the fuel tank.
- Replacing the suction tube.
- It has been removed from the line.
- It is damaged.
Fig 2: Inserting New Retainer Into Connector
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NOTE: Use the same manufacturer retainer and the same size when replacing the retainer (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING PRECAUTIONS ).
Before connecting a new fuel tube/quick-connect fitting assembly (A), remove the old retainer (B) from the mating line.
NOTE:
- When replacing the fuel tube/quick-connect fitting assembly at the engine compartment, remove the air cleaner (see AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and the cover (C).
- When installing the fuel tube/quick-connect fitting assembly at the engine compartment, align the mark (D) on the fuel tube.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Old Retainer From Mating Line (1 Of 3)
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  Fig 4: Identifying Old Retainer From Mating Line (2 Of 3)
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  Fig 5: Identifying Old Retainer From Mating Line (3 Of 3)
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Align the quick-connect fittings with the line (A), and align the retainer locking tabs (B) with the connector grooves (C). Then press the quick-connect fittings onto the line until both retainer tabs lock with a clicking sound.
NOTE: If it is hard to connect, put a small amount of new engine oil on the line end.

Connection with new retainer

Fig 6: Identifying Quick-Connect Fittings Line, Retainer Locking Tabs & Connector Grooves - Connection With New Retainer
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Connection to new fuel line

Fig 7: Identifying Quick-Connect Fittings Line, Retainer Locking Tabs & Connector Grooves - Connection To New Fuel Line
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Reconnection to existing retainer

Fig 8: Identifying Quick-Connect Fittings Line, Retainer Locking Tabs & Connector Grooves - Reconnection To Existing Retainer
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When you are reconnecting the connector with the old retainer, make sure the connection is secure and the tabs (A) are firmly locked into place; check visually and also by pulling the connector (B). When you are replacing the fuel line with a new one, make sure you remove the ring pull (C) upwards after you confirm the connection is secure.
NOTE: Before you remove the ring pull, make sure the fuel line connection is secure. If the connection is not secure, the ring pull could break when you try to remove it.

Reconnection to existing retainer

Fig 9: Identifying Quick-Connect Fittings Tabs & Connector
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Connection to new fuel line

Fig 10: Identifying Quick-Connect Fittings Tabs, Connector & Rings
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Reconnect the negative cable to the battery, and turn the ignition switch to ON (II) (but do not operate the starter motor). The fuel pump will run for about 2 seconds, and the fuel pressure will rise. Repeat this two or three times, then check for fuel leaks.