Fuel Delivery System - Quick-Connect Fuel Line Service
85amcjeep01NOVEMBER 1985 000 864
COMANCHE 2.46L ENGINE
4E
ENGINES Attention: Workshop, Parts Department
QUICK-CONNECT FUEL LINE SERVICE
Comanche models equipped with 2.46L TBI engines utilize quick-connect fuel line couplings. These connect the fuel supply and return hoses from the throttle body to the steel fuel line tubes at the left inner fender panel.
CAUTION: The quick-connect fuel line couplings must have the O-rings replaced when it is disconnected.
Use the procedure outlined below to replace the O-rings in the fuel line couplings.
Quick - Connect Fuel Line Assembly:
PROCEDURE
1. Separate the quick-connect fuel line tubes at the left inner fender panel by squeezing the two retaining tabs (A) against the fuel line tube (B).
Pull the tube (B) and retainer (C) from the quick-connect fitting (D).
O-Ring Spacer and Fitting Location:
2. Replace the O-ring using the Coupling Repair Kit, P/N 8983 502 745, as follows:
A.. Remove the two O-rings (E) and the spacer (F) from the fitting (D).
NOTE: This can be done by using a paper clip or piece of wire bent "L" shape.
B. Remove the retainer from the fuel tube and discard the O-rings, the spacer, and the retainer.
RETAINER AND THE QUICK-CONNECTING FITTING ASSEMBLY:
C. Install the retainer assembly (G) by pushing the assembly into the quickconnect fitting (D) until a "click" is heard.
FITTING AND PLASTIC PLUG:
D. Grasp the disposable plastic plug (H) and remove it from the fitting (D).
NOTE: By removing only the plastic plug
(H) the O-rings, spacer, and retainer will remain in the fitting.
FUEL LINE AND FITTING CONNECTION:
E. Push the fuel line (B) into the fitting (D) until a "click" is heard and the connection is complete.
FUEL LINES:
3. Verify that the quick-connect fitting assembly fits securely over the fuel lines by giving the fuel lines a firm tug.
SRT/TIC INFORMATION
OPERATION DESCRIPTION NUMBER SRT TIC
CO. COUPLING/QUICK-CONNECT/
O-RING - REPLACEMENT 0102 0.2 1-801
FILING INSTRUCTIONS
Record this information on page B-36, B-37, and B-39, file it in the MR 277 manual.