Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Installation

NOTE: Read the ‘‘Fuel Line/Quick Connect Fitting Precaution'' before this procedure. Check the contact area (A) of the line (B) for dirt or damage, and clean it if needed. |

Insert a new retainer (A) into the connector (B) if the retainer is damaged, or after: replacing the fuel rail. replacing the fuel feed line. replacing the fuel pump. replacing the fuel filter. replacing the fuel gauge sending unit removing the retainer from the line. |

Before connecting a new fuel tube/quick-connect fitting assembly (A), remove the old retainer from (B) the mating line. |

Align the quick-connect fittings with the line (A), and align the retainer locking tabs (B) with the connector tabs (C). Then press the quick-connect fittings onto the line until both retainer pawls lock with a clicking sound. NOTE: If it is hard to connect, put a small amount of new engine oil on the line end. | Connection with new retainer: Reconnection to existing retainer:

Make sure the connection is secure and that the tabs are firmly locked into place; check visually and by pulling the connector. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery, and turn the ignition switch ON (II). The fuel pump will run for about 2 seconds, and fuel pressure will rise. Repeat two or three times, and check that there is no leakage in the fuel supply system. |