Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Blowing Dirt Out Of Fitting (Plastic Collar)

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Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .

CAUTION: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.

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

Fig 2: Squeezing Quick Connect Fitting Release Tabs (Plastic Collar)

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IMPORTANT: Plastic quick connect fittings can be released either by squeezing the plastic retainer release tabs (step 3) or by using the appropriate J 37088-A Fuel Line Quick Connect Separator Tool (step 4). See Special Tools .

Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.

Fig 3: Releasing Quick Connect Locking Tabs (Metal Collar)

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Choose the correct tool from the J 37088-A Tool Set for the size of the fitting. See Special Tools . Insert the tool into the female connector, then push inward in order to release the locking tabs. The plastic retainer will remain on the female connector.

Fig 4: Pulling Connection Apart (Plastic Collar)

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Pull the connection apart.