Dodge ram truck 3500 1996 Service Manual page 1248

14 - 1 4 FUEL SYSTEM
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S E R V I C E PROCEDURES (Continued)
(12) Verify a locked condition by firmly pulling on
fuel line and fitting (15-30 lbs.).
(13) Install latch clip (snaps into position). I f the
latch clip w i l l not fit, this indicates the fuel line
is not properly installed to the fuel rail.
Recheck the fuel line connection.
(14) Connect negative battery cable to battery
(15) Start engine and check for leaks.
FUEL LINE AT FUEL RAIL—3.9L/5.2L/5.9L
ENGINES
Use the following procedure if the fuel rail is
not equipped with a fuel pressure test port.
A special latch clip is used to secure the fuel line to
the fuel rail on this particular engine (Fig. 19).
DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
AT F U E L R A I L
(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 two small screw­
drivers (Fig. 19).
L A T C H
F U E L L I N E
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Fig. 19 Latch Clip Removal
(5) Pull the fuel line from the fuel rail.
(6) After disconnection, the locking fingers will
remain within the quick-connect fitting in the fuel
rail.
(7) Inspect fuel line fitting, locking fingers and
fuel rail fitting for damage. Replace as necessary.
(8) 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.
(9) Insert the fuel line into the fuel rail.
(10) Install latch clip with fingers down (snaps
into position). The fingers should protrude below the
fuel rail i f properly installed (Fig. 20). I f the latch
clip will not fit, this indicates the fuel line is
not properly installed to the fuel rail. Recheck
the fuel line connection.
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Fig. 20 Latch Clip Installation
(11) Verify a locked condition by firmly pulling on
fuel line and fitting (15-30 lbs.).
(12) Connect negative battery cable to battery.
(13) Start engine and check for leaks.
FUEL LINE AT FUEL BAIL—8ML V-10 ENGINE
A special tool will be necessary to separate the fuel
line at the rear of fuel rail. The tool is designed to
release the locking fingers within the fittings. Use
OTC® fuel line release tool number 7660 or equiva­
lent.
(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) Remove the air cleaner housing.
(4) Clean the fitting of any foreign material before
disassembly.
(5) Install special fuel line tool to fuel line to
unlock fuel line fingers.
(6) Pull the fuel line from the fuel rail.
(7) After disconnection, the locking fingers will
remain within the quick-connect fitting in the fuel
rail.
(8) Inspect fuel line fitting, locking fingers and
fuel rail fitting for damage. Replace as necessary.
(9) 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.
(10) Insert the fuel line into the fuel rail.
(11) Verify a locked condition by firmly pulling on
fuel line and fitting (15-30 lbs.).
(12) Connect negative battery cable to battery.