Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Press Release

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

1. Blow dirt out of the fitting using compressed air.



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



3. Continue to depress the tabs while pulling the connector apart.

Notice: 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.

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

Caution: 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.
1. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe end.



2. Push both sides of the quick-connect fittings together in order to snap the retainer in place.



3. Pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting in order to make sure the connection is secure.