Quick-Connect Fittings
- Relieve fuel pressure. Check quick-connect fittings for dirt and clean if necessary. Grasp connector with one hand. With other hand, squeeze retainer tabs inward. See Fig 1. Pull fuel lines apart and cover disconnected connector and pipe end. If quick-connect fuel line surface (located at fuel pump) is rusty or damaged, replace fuel pump of fuel feed pipe.
- Install NEW retainer if replacing fuel pump, replacing fuel feed pipe, retainer has been removed from pipe or is damaged. See Fig 2. Ensure a clicking sound is heard when reconnecting fittings. If fittings are difficult to reconnect, place a small amount of clean engine oil on pipe end.
- Ensure fittings are connected visually and by pulling connector. Pressurize fuel system by turning on ignition with engine off for 2 seconds. Repeat fuel pressurizing procedure 3 times. Check for fuel leaks.
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.