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Installation Procedure

    WARNING: In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, before connecting fuel pipe fittings, always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends.
    This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak.
    During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.
    Fig 1: Locating Male Pipe End
    GM1949913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe end.
  2. Fig 2: Locating Quick-Connect Fitting
    GM1949911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Push both sides (1 & 2) of the quick-connect fitting together to cause the retaining tabs/fingers to snap into place.
  4. Fig 3: Identifying Quick Connect Fitting
    GM1949910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting (1) to make sure the connection is secure.
  6. Inspect for leaks using the following procedure:
    1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
    2. Turn the ignition OFF, for 10 seconds.
    3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
    4. Turn the ignition OFF.
    5. Inspect for leaks.