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Fuel Line Coupler: Service and Repair


a. Before working on fuel system, disconnect negative (-) terminal cable from battery.
b. Do not smoke or work near an open flame when working on fuel system.
c. Keep gasoline away from rubber or leather parts.






d. Observe these precautions when disconnecting the fuel delivery pipe.

1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp No.2.






2. Find the metallic connector of the fuel tube assembly, pull it out towards the rear and hold it as it is.
3. Assemble SST to the connection as shown.

SST 09268-21010






4. Turn SST, align the retainers inside the connector with SST chamfered parts and insert SST into the connector.
5. Slide SST and the connector together towards the fuel tube assembly.







e. Observe these following precautions when disconnecting the fuel tube connector (quick type).
1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp No.1.
2. Check if there is any dirt like mud on the pipe and around the connector before disconnecting them and clean the dirt away.







3. Disconnect the connector from the hose while pinching part A with fingers as shown in the illustration.







4. When the connector and the pipe are stuck, pinch the fuel pipe between the hands, push and pull the connector to free to disconnect and pull it out. Do not use any tool at this time.
5. Inspect if there is any dirt or the likes on the seal surface of the disconnected pipe and clean it away.







6. Prevent the disconnected pipe and connector from damaging and mixing foreign objects by covering them with a vinyl bag.