Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1090

14 - 8 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM—EXCEPT DIESEL
mm
INSERTED TO REMOVE TUBE
TUBE END PULL TAB J9414-24 STOP J9414-26
Fig. 13 Single-Tab Type Fitting
DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
(2) Perform the fuel pressure release procedure.
Refer to the Fuel Pressure Release Procedure in this
section.
(3) Clean the fitting of any foreign material before
disassembly.
(4) Press the release tab on the side of fitting to re­
lease pull tab (Fig. 13).
CAUTION: If this release tab is not pressed prior to
releasing the pull tab, the pull tab will be damaged.
(5) While pressing the release tab on the side of
the fitting, use a screwdriver to pry up the pull tab
(Fig. 14).
QUICK-CONNECT
FITTING J9414-25
Fig. 14 Disconnecting Single-Tab Type Fitting
(6) Raise the pull tab until it separates from the
quick-connect fitting (Fig. 15). Discard the old pull
tab.
(7) Disconnect the quick-connect fitting from the
fuel system component being serviced.
(8) Inspect the quick-connect fitting body and fuel
system component for damage. Replace as necessary.
Fig. 15 Removing Pull Tab
(9) Prior to connecting the quick-connect fitting to
component being serviced, check condition of fitting
and component. Clean the parts with a lint-free
cloth. Lubricate them with clean engine oil.
(10) Insert the quick-connect fitting into the fuel
tube or fuel system component until the built-on stop
on the fuel tube or component rests against back of
fitting.
(11) Obtain a new pull tab. Push the new tab down
until it locks into place in the quick-connect fitting.
(12) Verify a locked condition by firmly pulling on
fuel tube and fitting (15-30 lbs.).
(13) Connect negative cable to battery.
(14) Start engine and check for leaks.
TWO-TAB TYPE FITTING
This type of fitting is equipped with tabs located on
both sides of the fitting (Fig. 16). These tabs are sup­
plied for disconnecting the quick-connect fitting from
component being serviced.
RAIL ( J9414-30
Fig. 16 Typical Two-Tab Type Quick-Connect Fitting