Fuel Line Connector: Installation
- Ensure garter spring in cage of male fitting is not damaged. Replace if necessary. Clean all dirt from both pieces of coupling. Check "O" rings for damage, and replace using proper fuel resistant "O" rings (if necessary).
- Lubricate "O" rings and inside of female fitting with clean engine oil. Snap fitting together. Install retaining clip onto coupling. Ensure horseshoe portion of clip is over coupling. DO NOT install retaining clip over rubber fuel line. See Figure .
With triangular portion pointing away from fitting opening, insert clip into any 2 adjacent openings. Install clip to fully engage body. Clean end of fitting. Align fitting and tube axially, and push fitting onto tube end. When fitting is engaged, a click will be heard.
- Clean fuel pump mounting flange, fuel tank mounting surface and seal ring groove. To hold new seal ring in place during installation, apply a light coating of Long Life Lubricant (ESA-M1C75-B) on new seal ring.
- Install seal ring in fuel ring groove. Install fuel pump/sender assembly. DO NOT damage nylon filter. Ensure locating keys are in keyways and seal ring remains in place.
- Install and tighten fuel pump screws. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Fill fuel tank. Pressurize fuel system and check for leaks. To pressurize fuel system, turn ignition on for 3 seconds, then turn ignition off. Repeat ignition cycle 5 to 10 times.