Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1092

14 - 1 0 FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM—EXCEPT DIESEL
Fig. 18 Latch Clip Location—Typical
(5) Slide the latch clip toward the fuel rail while
lifting with the screwdriver.
(6) Remove the latch clip from fuel rail.
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Fig. 19 Latch Clip Removal—Typical
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Fig. 20 Fuel Line Disconnection—Typical
(7) Insert special fuel line removal tool (Snap-On
number FIH 9055-1 or equivalent) into the fuel line
(Fig. 20). Use this tool to release the locking fingers
in the end of the line.
(8) With the special tool still inserted, pull the fuel
line from the fuel rail.
After disconnection, the locking fingers will remain
within the quick-connect fitting at the end of the fuel
line.-
(9) Inspect fuel line fitting, locking fingers and fuel
rail fitting for damage. Replace as necessary.
(10) Prior to connecting the fuel line to the fuel rail,
check condition of both fittings. Clean the parts with a
lint-free cloth. Lubricate them with clean engine oil.
(11) Insert the fuel line onto the fuel rail until a
click is felt.
(12) Verify a locked condition by firmly pulling on
fuel line and fitting (15-30 lbs.).
(13) Install latch clip (snaps into position). If the
latch clip will not fit, this indicates the fuel line
is not properly installed to the fuel rail. Re­
check the fuel line connection.
(14) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
(15) Start engine and check for leaks.
pressed squarely into the fitting body, if this re­
tainer is cocked during removal, it may be dif­
ficult to disconnect fitting/ Use an open-end
wrench on the shoulder of the plastic retainer
ring to aid in disconnection.
After disconnection, the plastic retainer ring will
remain with the quick-connect fitting connector body.
(5) Inspect fitting connector body, plastic retainer
ring and fuel system component for damage. Replace
as necessary.
(6) 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.
(7) Insert the quick-connect fitting into the compo­
nent being serviced until a click is felt.
(8) Verify a locked condition by firmly pulling on
fuel tube and fitting (15-30 lbs.).
(9) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
(10) Start engine and check for leaks.
FUEL LINE WITH LATCH CLIP
iiSCillECTiil/CONlECTiOl IT FUEL RAIL
A latch clip is used to secure the fuel line to the
fuel rail on the 3.9L/5.2L and 5.9L engines (Fig. 18).
A special tool will be necessary to separate the fuel
line from the fuel rail after the latch clip is removed.
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable from bat­
tery.
(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) Pry up on the latch clip with a screwdriver
(Fig.
19).