Honda CRF450R 2017 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 45

Fuel System
7. Unlock the slide retainer (7) of the quick
connect fitting by completely pulling it up.
Release the fuel quick connect fitting from the
fuel joint (8) while holding the connector
housing (9).
• Use a shop towel to absorb the remaining
fuel in the fuel feed hose.
• Be careful not to damage the hose or other
parts.
• Do not use tools.
• Dirt intruding into the connector housing
may cause slide retainer sticking.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep heat, sparks
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Injector side: Fuel Pump side:
(7) (7)
(9)
(8)
(9)
(7) slide retainer
(8) fuel joint
(9) connector housing
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Servicing Your Honda
8. Remove the rubber cover (10) from the fuel
joint of the fuel pump.
(10) rubber cover
9. To prevent damage and keep foreign matter
out, cover the disconnected connectors (11)
and fuel joints (8) with plastic bags (12).
(12)
(8)
(8)
(8) fuel joint
(11) disconnected connectors
(12) plastic bags
Connection
1. Install the rubber cover (1) onto the fuel joint
(2) of the fuel pump as shown.
(10)
(1) rubber cover
(2) fuel joint
2. Be sure that the slide retainer (3) is completely
pulled up before connecting the quick connect
(11)
fitting.
• Do not bend or twist the fuel feed hose.
• Do not reuse the kinked or damaged fuel
hose.
• Do not use gloves or a shop towel while
installing the quick connect fitting.
(3) slide retainer
(1)
(2)
(3)