Captiva

Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

Special Tools

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. 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.

2. Using compressed air, blow any dirt or debris from around the fitting.



3. 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




4. Pull the connection apart.
5. Remove the fuel line disconnect tool.
6. 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.

7. Inspect both ends of the fitting for dirt and burrs. Clean or replace the components as required.

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.

1. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male connection end.



2. Push both sides of the fittings together in order to snap the retaining tabs into place.



3. Once installed, pull on both sides of the connections in order to make sure the connection is secure.
4. Install the retainers to the fuel feed/return pipes.