Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.

Blow dirt out of the fitting using compressed air.

Fig 1: Blowing Dirt Out Of Fitting (Plastic Collar)

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Depress the tabs on the connector housing in order to release the connector.

Fig 2: Releasing Connector (Plastic Collar)

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Continue to depress the tabs while pulling the connector apart.

Fig 3: Pulling Connection Apart (Plastic Collar)

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NOTE: If necessary, remove rust or burrs from the fuel pipes with an emery cloth. Use a radial motion with the fuel pipe end in order to prevent damage to the O-ring sealing surface. Use a clean shop towel in order to wipe off the male tube ends. Inspect all the connections for dirt and burrs. Clean or replace the components and assemblies as required.

Wipe off the male end using a clean shop towel.
Inspect both ends of the fitting for dirt and burrs.
Clean or replace the components as required.