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Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

Warning: Refer to Petrol/Petrol Vapours Warning in the Preface section.

1. There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative emission quick connect fittings that may be used on this vehicle.

•	Bartholomew (1)

•	Q release (2)

•	Squeeze to release (3)

•	Sliding retainer (4)

•	Push down TI (5)

Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Warning in the Preface section.





Note: The following instructions apply to all of these types of fittings except where indicated.

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



3. This step applies to the Bartholomew style connectors ONLY. Squeeze the plastic quick connect fitting release tabs.



4. This step applies to the Q release type connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pushing the tab toward the other side of the slot in the fitting.



5. This step applies to the Squeeze to release style connectors ONLY. Squeeze where indicated by arrows on both sides of the plastic ring surrounding the quick connect fitting.



6. This step also applies to the Squeeze to release style connectors ONLY. Squeeze where indicated by the arrows on both sides of the plastic ring surrounding the quick connect fitting.



7. This step applies to the Sliding retainer style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pressing on one side of the release tab causing it to push in slightly. If the tab does not move, try pressing the tab in from the opposite side. the tab will only move in one direction.



8. This step applies to the Push down TI style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pressing on the tabs indicated by the arrow.



9. Pull the connection apart.
10. Wipe off the male pipe end using a clean shop towel.
11. Inspect both ends of the fitting for dirt and burrs.
12. Clean or replace the components as required.

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



2. Push both sides of the quick connect fitting together in order to cause the retaining feature 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.