Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Special Tools
• | CH-41769 Fuel Disconnect Tool |
• | CH-43178 Fuel Line Disconnect Tool |
• | CH-44581 Fuel Line Disconnect Tool |
• | CH-50637 Quick Disconnect |
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
- Remove the retainers from the fuel feed and return pipe quick connect fittings.
Warning: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air, as flying dirt particles may cause eye injury.
- Using compressed air, blow any dirt or debris from around the fitting.
- Using one of the following fuel line disconnect tools, insert the disconnect into the female connector, then push inward in order to release the locking tabs.
• | CH-41769 Fuel Disconnect Tool |
• | CH-43178 Fuel Line Disconnect Tool |
• | CH-44581 Fuel Line Disconnect Tool |
• | CH-50637 Quick Disconnect |
- Pull the connection apart.
- Remove the fuel line disconnect tool.
- Use a clean shop towel in order to wipe off the male end.
Caution: 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.
- Inspect both ends of the fitting for dirt and burrs. Clean or replace the components as required.
Installation Procedure
Warning: 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.
- Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male connection end.
- Push both sides of the fittings together in order to snap the retaining tabs into place.
- Once installed, pull on both sides of the connections in order to make sure the connection is secure.
- Install the retainers to the fuel feed/return pipes.
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