Servicing Quick Connect Fittings: Installation

CAUTION: ALWAYS APPLY A FEW DROPS OF CLEAN ENGINE OIL TO THE MALE PIPE ENDS BEFORE CONNECTING FUEL PIPE FITTINGS IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY.

THIS WILL ENSURE PROPER RECONNECTION AND PREVENT A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK.

CAUTION: DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE O-RING LOCATED IN THE FEMALE CONNECTOR MAY SWELL AND MAY PREVENT PROPER RECONNECTION IF NOT LUBRICATED.

NOTE: Replace plastic fuel line retainers whenever fuel supply lines are disconnected at fuel filter and fuel rail. Install new retainer into female portion of connection. Care must be taken to assure that locking tab is centered in window of female connection. Firmly press male and female portions together until a "click" is heard, then pull firmly back to confirm engagement.

Make sure that the connectors are clean.
Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male connector ends.
Push the connectors together in order to cause the retaining tabs/fingers to snap into place.
Once installed, pull on both ends of each connection in order to make sure that the connection is secure.
NOTE: Do not attempt to straighten the kinked nylon fuel lines. Replace any kinked nylon fuel feed or return lines in order to prevent damage to the vehicle.
After you connect all of the lines, crank the engine for a few seconds (turn Off the engine if the engine starts). Then, check for any fuel leaks.