Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Installation

NOTE: Before you work on the fuel lines and fittings, read the Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING PRECAUTIONS ).

Check the contact area (A) of the line (B) for dirt or damage, and clean it if needed.

Fig 1: Identifying Contact Area And Line In Fuel Line Fitting
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Insert a new retainer (A) into the connector (B) if the retainer is damaged, or after:
- replacing the fuel rail.
- replacing the fuel line.
- replacing the fuel pump.
- replacing the fuel filter.
- replacing the EVAP canister.
- replacing the fuel fill pipe.
- replacing the fuel tank.
- removing the retainer from the line.
Use the same manufacturer retainer and the same size when the replacing the retainer (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL ).

Fig 2: Identifying Connector And Retainer In Fuel Supply System
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Before connecting a new fuel tube/quick-connect fitting assembly (A), remove the old retainer (B) from the mating line.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Tube/Quick-Connect Fitting Assembly And Retainer
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Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Tube/Quick-Connect Fitting Assembly And Retainer In PZEV Model
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Align the quick-connect fittings with the line (A), and align the retainer locking tabs (B) with the connector grooves (C). Then press the quick-connect fittings onto the line until both retainer tabs lock with a clicking sound.
NOTE: If it is hard to connect, put a small amount of new engine oil on the line end.

Connection with new retainer

Fig 5: Identifying Quick-Connect Fittings With Line And Retainer Locking Tabs
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Connection with new retainer: Fuel fill neck tube (PZEV model)

Fig 6: Identifying Quick-Connect Fittings With Line And Retainer Locking Tabs In PZEV Model
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Connection to new fuel line

Fig 7: Identifying Connection To Fuel Line
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Connection to new fuel line: Fuel fill neck tube (PZEV model)

Fig 8: Identifying Connection To Fuel Line In (PZEV Model)
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Reconnection to existing retainer

Fig 9: Identifying Reconnection To Existing Retainer
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Reconnection to existing retainer: Fuel fill neck tube (PZEV model)

Fig 10: Identifying Reconnection To Existing Retainer: Fuel Fill Neck Tube (PZEV Model)
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When you reconnect the connector with the old retainer, make sure the connection is secure and the tabs (A) are firmly locked into place; check visually and also by pulling the connector (B). When you replace the fuel line with a new one, make sure you remove the ring pull (C) upwards after you confirm the connection is secure.
NOTE: Before you remove the ring pull, make sure the fuel line connection is secure. If the connection is not secure, the ring pull could break when you try to remove it.

Fig 11: Identifying Tabs, Ring Pull And Connector
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Connection to new fuel line

Fig 12: Identifying Connection To Fuel Line
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Reconnect the negative cable to the battery, and turn the ignition switch to ON (II) (but do not operate the starter motor). The fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, and fuel pressure rises. Repeat this two or three times, then make sure there are no fuel leaks.
If equipped, install the quick-connect fitting cover. Set the groove of the cover (A) on the fuel line (B) as shown, then install it. Make sure the cover is firmly locked in place.

Fig 13: Identifying Groove Cover And Fuel Line
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