Quick Connect Coupling: Disconnection
WARNING:
Do not carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
If the liquid or vapor tube is damaged (torn, holes or delaminated), the affected tube assembly must be replaced with a new tube assembly. Do not use aftermarket sleeving. Do not re-adhere loose sleeving material.
CAUTION:
When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air or water to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
CAUTION:
Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
- If servicing a liquid fuel tube, release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- If equipped, remove the redundant clip.
- Disconnect the quick connect coupling from the tube.
- Press the tube quick connect coupling release tab and pull the tube to disconnect.