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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

TOOL REQUIRED
J34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gauge




1. Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.

CAUTION: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.

2. Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.




3. Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.




4. Pull the connection apart.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

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 it not lubricated
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1. Apply a few drops to clean engine oil to the male fuel pipe end.




2. Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together in order to cause the retaining tabs/fingers to snap into place.




3. Once installed, pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting in order to make sure the connection is secure.