Fuel Tube/Quick-Connect Fittings - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Fuel Tube/Quick-Connect Fittings

Precautions
Do not smoke while working on the fuel
system. Keep open flames away from your work area.
The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly connects
the in-tank fuel pump with the fuel feed pipe. For remov-
ing or installing the fuel pump and fuel tank, it is neces-
sary to disconnect or connect the quick-connect fittings.
Pay attention to following:
• The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly is not
heat-resistant; be careful not to damage it during
welding or other heat-generating procedures.
• The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly is not
acid-proof; do not touch it with a shop towel which
was used for wiping battery electrolyte. Replace the
fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly if it came
into contact with electrolyte or something similar.
• When connecting or disconnecting the fuel tube/
quick-connect fittings assembly, be careful not to
bend or twist it excessively. Replace it if damaged.
A disconnected quick-connect fitting can be reconnected,
but the retainer on the mating pipe cannot be reused
once it has been removed from the pipe. Replace the
retainer when
• Replacing the fuel pump.
• Replacing the fuel feed pipe.
• It has been removed from the pipe.
• It is damaged.
RETAINER
ACCESS PANEL
FUEL TUBE
Disconnection
Do not smoke while working on the fuel
system. Keep open flames away from your work area.
1. Relieve fuel pressure (see page 11-132).
2. Check the fuel quick-connect fittings for dirt, and
clean if necessary.
3. Hold the connector with one hand and press down
the retainer tabs with the other hand, then pull the
connector off.
NOTE:
• Be careful not to damage the pipe 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 pipe; once
removed, the retainer must be replaced with a
new one.
CONNECTOR
4. Check the contact area of the pipe for dirt and dam-
age.
• If the surface is dirty, clean it.
• If the surface is rusty or damaged, replace the
fuel pump or fuel feed pipe.
CONNECTOR
RETAINER
LOCKING PAWL
RETAINER TAB
PIPE
Press down.
CONTACT AREA
PIPE