Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fittings Removal - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

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Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fittings Removal
1. Relieve fuel pressure (see page 11-1441.
2. Check the fuel quick-connect fittings for dirt, and
clean if necessary.
3. Hold the connector (AI with one hand and squeeze
the retainer tabs (BI with the other hand to release
them from the locking paws (CI. Pull the connector
off.
NOTE:
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Be careful not to damage the line (DI or other
parts. Do not use tools.
• If the connector does not move, keep the retainer
tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push
the connector until it comes off easily.
Do not remove the retainer from the line; once
removed, the retainer must be replaced with a
new one.
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4. Check the contact area (AI of the line (BI for dirt and
damage.
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If the surface is dirty, clean it.
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if the surface is rusty or damaged, replace the
fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel feed line.
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5. To prevent damaged and keep foreign matter out,
cover the disconnected connector and line end with
plastic bags (AI.
NOTE:
• The retainer cannot be reused once
it
has been
removed
from the line.
Replaced the retainer when
- replacing the fuel rail.
- replacing the fuel feed line.
- replacing the fuel pump.
- replacing the fuel filter.
- replacing the fuel gauge sending unit.
- it
has been removed from the line.
- it is damaged.
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