Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1245

FUEL S Y S T E M 1 4 - 1 1
S E R W 1 C E
PitOCEPURES
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CAUTION: The interior components (o-rings, spac­
ers) of this type of quick-connect fitting are not ser­
viced separately, but new pull tabs are available. Do
not attempt to repair damaged fittings or fuel lines/
tubes. If repair is necessary, replace the complete
fuel tube assembly.
WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER A CON­
STANT PRESSURE (EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF).
BEFORE SERVICING ANY FUEL SYSTEM HOSES, FIT­
TINGS OR LINES, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
MUST B E RELEASED. REFER TO THE FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE R E L E A S E PROCEDURE IN THIS GROUP.
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
release pull tab (Fig. 12).
CAUTION: If this release tab is not pressed prior
to releasing the pull tab, the pull tab will be dam­
aged.
(5) While pressing the release tab on the side of the
fitting, use a screwdriver to pry up the pull tab (Fig.
12).
SCREWDRIVER
FUEL TUBE OR
FUEL SYSTEM
COMPONENT
QUICK-CONNECT
FITTING
QUICK-CONNECT
FITTING
J 9 4 1 4 - 2 5
Fig. 12 Disconnecting Single-Tab Type Fitting
(6) Raise the pull tab until it separates from the
quick-connect fitting (Fig. 13). 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.
FUEL
TUBE
STOP J9414-26
Fig. 13 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 i t locks into place in the quick-connect fit­
ting.
(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. 14). These tabs are sup­
plied for disconnecting the quick-connect fitting from
component being serviced.
QUICK-CONNECT
FITTING
Fig. 14 Typical Two-Tab Type Quick-Connect Fitting