Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions

The fuel line/quick-connect fittings (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G) connect the fuel feed hose (H) to the fuel feed pipe (I), the fuel feed hose (J) to the fuel feed pipe (K), the fuel feed hose to the fuel tank unit (L), the fuel tank unit to the EVAP canister (M), the EVAP canister to the fuel vapor line (N), fuel tank vapor recirculation tube (O) to the fuel fill pipe (P), and the fuel fill neck tube (Q) to the fuel fill pipe. When removing or installing the fuel feed hose, the fuel tank unit, or the fuel tank, it is necessary to disconnect or connect the quick-connect fittings.

Pay attention to the following:

• The fuel feed hoses, the fuel line, and the quick-connect fittings are not heat-resistant; be careful not to damage them during welding or other heat-generating procedures.
• The fuel feed hoses, the fuel line, and the quick-connect fittings are not acid-proof; do not touch them with a shop towel that was used for wiping battery electrolyte. Replace them if they come in contact with electrolyte or something similar.
• When connecting or disconnecting the fuel feed hoses, the fuel line, and the quick-connect fittings, be careful not to bend or twist them excessively. Replace them if they are damaged.
  Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Feed Hose

  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Feed Hose & Quick-Connect Fittings With EVAP Canister

  Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

A disconnected quick-connect fitting can be reconnected, but the retainer on the mating line cannot be reused once it has been removed from the line. Replace the retainer when:

• replacing the fuel feed hose.
• replacing the fuel line.
• replacing the fuel pump.
• replacing the fuel filter.
• replacing the fuel gauge sending unit.
• replacing the fuel tank.
• it has been removed from the line.
• it is damaged.

If the fuel line/quick-connect fittings retainer (F) is damaged, replace the fuel tank (see FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT  ).