Ford Escape Quiz
Powertrain

General Procedures - Quick-Connect Fitting

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Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid or vapor tube connections, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

  1. Install the quick-connect fitting onto the tube.
  2. Push the retaining clip into the quick-connect fitting body until the tabs snap into place.
  3. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid or vapor tube connections, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid or vapor tube connections, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid or vapor tube connections, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).
  3. Press the tabs on the rear retainer and pull it outward.

Connect

  1. Pull on the quick-connect fitting to make sure it is securely retained.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

  1. Pull the quick-connect fitting to make sure it is securely retained.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).
    1. Release the secondary lock tab.
    1. Press the primary lock tab.
    1. Separate the quick-connect fitting from the tube.

Connect

    1. Install the quick-connect fitting onto the tube.
    1. Lock the secondary lock tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).
    1. Press the locking tab.
    1. Lift the clip.
    1. Press the tabs inward.
    1. Press the clip down.
    1. Disconnect the quick-connect coupling from the fuel line.

Connect

    1. Install the quick-connect fitting onto the tube.
    1. Insert the clip down into the quick-connect coupling.
    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid or vapor tube connections, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing the quick-connect coupling of the liquid fuel lines, relieve the fuel system pressure.
  2. Push both release tabs inward and remove the quick-connect coupling from the fuel tube.

Connect

  1. Install the quick-connect coupling onto the tube until it bottoms out.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.

  2. NOTICE: Make sure all fuel connections are checked for leaks.

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  3. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).
    1. Press the clip into the quick-connect coupling.
    1. Separate the quick-connect fitting from the tube.

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid tube connectors, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).
    1. Remove the quick-connect coupling from the tube.

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid or vapor tube connections, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).
  3. Remove the quick-connect coupling from the tube.

Connect

    1. Install the retaining tab.
  2. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

Disconnect

NOTICE: When reusing fluid or vapor tube connections, always use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube, or damage to the tube or connector clip may occur.

NOTICE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very high tolerances and fine clearances. It is important that absolute cleanliness is observed when working on these components or damage to the component may occur. Always install plugs on any open holes or pipes.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. Use of tools may deform the retaining clip components, which may result in fuel leakage.

  1. When servicing a quick-connect fitting on a fuel liquid tube, relieve the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C).
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).
    1. Slide the clip.
    1. Pull the clip upward.
  4. Remove the tube.

Connect

  1. Insert the tube.
  2. Push the retaining clip into the quick-connect fitting body until the tabs snap into place.
  3. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01).

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