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Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Removal

NOTE: Before you work on the fuel lines and fittings, read FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING PRECAUTIONS  .
  1. If equipped, remove the quick-connect fitting cover from the fuel line. Raise the cover (A) from the fuel line (B), and remove it as shown below.
    Fig 1: Identifying Quick-Connect Fitting Cover & Fuel Line
    G05961420Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING  ).
  3. Check the fuel quick-connect fittings (A) for dirt, and clean them if needed.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Quick-Connect Fittings (1 Of 2)
    G05961421Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
    Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Quick-Connect Fittings (2 Of 2)
    G05961422Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Place a rag or shop towel over the quick-connect fitting. Hold the connector (A) with one hand, and squeeze the retainer tabs (B) with the other hand to release them from the locking tabs (C). Pull the connector off.
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to damage the line (D) or other parts. Do not use tools.
    • If the connector does not move, keep the retainer tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push the connector until it comes off easily.
    • Do not remove the retainer from the line; once removed, the retainer must be replaced with a new one.
    Fig 4: Pulling Connector Off
    G05961423Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Check the contact area (A) of the line (B) for dirt or damage.
    • If it is dirty, clean the connector with a pressure washer, and dry it with the compressed air.
    • If it is rusty or damaged, replace the fuel filter, or the fuel feed line.
      Fig 5: Identifying Contact Area Of Line
      G05961424Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. To prevent damage and keep foreign matter out, cover the disconnected connector and line ends with plastic bags (A).
    NOTE: The retainer cannot be reused once it has been removed from the line.

    Replace the retainer when:

    • replacing the fuel rail.
    • replacing the fuel feed line.
    • replacing the fuel pump.
    • replacing the fuel filter.
    • replacing the gauge sending unit.
    • replacing the EVAP canister.
    • replacing the EVAP purge line.
    • replacing the fuel fill pipe.
    • replace fuel tank
    • it has been removed from the fuel line.
    • it is damaged.
    Fig 6: Covering Disconnected Connector With Plastic Bags
    G05961425Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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