Servicing Quick Connect Fittings: Removal
WARNING:
Do not allow smoking or the use of open flames in the area where work on the fuel system is taking place. Anytime the fuel system is being worked on, disconnect the negative battery cable, except for those tests where battery voltage is required.
CAUTION:
Whenever fuel line fittings are loosened or disconnected, wrap a shop cloth around fitting while connecting gauge, to collect fuel. Place the cloth in an approved container.
- Grasp both ends of one fuel line connection and twist 1/4 turn in each direction to loosen any dirt in quick-connect fitting.WARNING: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.
- Use compressed air in order to blow out dirt from the quick-connect fitting.
- Squeeze the plastic release tabs for nylon fittings or use fuel line disconnect set.
- Pull the connection apart.