Fuel Tube/Quick-Connect Fittings Precaution; Fuel Tube/Quick-Connect Fittings Removal - Honda 2002 Accord Manual

Fuel Supply System
Fuel Tube/Guick-Connect Fittings
Precaution
The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly connects
the in-tank fuel p u m p to the fuel feed line and the fuel
return line. W h e n removing or installing the fuel p u m p
and fuel tank, it is necessary to disconnect or connect
the quick-connect fittings. Pay attention to f o l l o w i n g :
• The fuel tubes (A) and quick-connect fittings (B) are
not heat-resistant; be careful not t o damage t h e m
during w e l d i n g or other heat-generating procedures.
• The fuel tubes and quick-connect fittings are not
acid-proof; do not touch t h e m w i t h a shop towel that
was used for w i p i n g battery electrolyte. Replace t h e m
if they came into contact w i t h electrolyte or
something similar.
• W h e n connecting or disconnecting the fuel tubes
and quick-connect fittings, be careful not to bend
or t w i s t t h e m excessively. Replace t h e m if they are
d a m a g e d .
A disconnected quick-connect f i t t i n g can be
reconnected, but the retainer on the mating line cannot
be reused once it has been r e m o v e d f r o m the line.
Replace the retainer when
• replacing the fuel pump.
• replacing the fuel filter.
• replacing the fuel feed line.
• replacing the fuel return line.
• it has been removed f r o m the line.
• it is d a m a g e d .
MANUFACTURER TUBE
COLOR
RETAINER
COLOR
TUBE
SANOH BLACK WHITE FEED
TUBE
(BOTH
SIDES)
TOKAI SANOH BLACK
YELLOW RETURN
TUBE
(BOTH
SIDES)
Fuel Tube/Guick-Connect Fittings
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the fuel fill cap.
3. Relieve fuel pressure (see page 11-115).
4. Check the fuel quick-connect fittings for dirt, and
clean them if necessary.
5. Hold the connector (A) w i t h one hand, and squeeze
the retainer tabs (B) w i t h the other hand to release
the tabs f r o m the locking pawls (C). Pull the connector
off.
NOTE:
• Be careful not to damage the line (D) or other
parts.
Do not use tools.
• If the connector does not m o v e , keep the retainer
tabs pressed d o w n , and alternately pull and push
the connector until it comes off easily.
• Do not remove the retainer f r o m the line; once
removed, the retainer must be replaced w i t h a
new one.
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