Fittings - R-Clip: Disconnect
WARNING:
Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING:
Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing possible personal injury or a fire hazard.
CAUTION:
Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - WITH SCHRADER VALVE or FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE-WITHOUT SCHRADER VALVE .
- Remove the shipping tab by bending.
- Spread the R-clip legs and push the clip into the fitting.
- Separate the fitting from the tube.