Fuel Line Inspection; Fuel Line Replacement - Honda CRF450L 2019 Owner's Manual & Off-Road Handbook

Fuel Line Inspection

1. Hang the fuel tank to the left side of the frame
(page 48).
2. Remove the fuel quick connect fitting cover
(1).
3. Check the fuel line (2) for cracks,
deterioration, damage or leakage. Replace the
fuel line, if necessary.
(1)
(1) fuel quick connect fitting cover
(2) fuel line
4. Install the fuel quick connect fitting cover.
5. Install the fuel tank (page 50).

Fuel Line Replacement

Disconnection
1. Remove the fuel tank (page 48).
2. Check the fuel quick connect fitting (1) for
dirt, and clean if necessary.
3. Remove the bolt (2), clamp and setting rubber
(3).
(1)
(2)
(1) fuel quick connect fitting
(2) bolt
(3) clamp and setting rubber
4. Place a shop towel (4) over the fuel quick
connect fitting.
(4) shop towel
(3)
(2)
(4)
Fuel System
5. Unlock the slide retainer (5) of the quick
connect fitting by completely pulling it up.
Release the fuel quick connect fitting from the
fuel joint (6) while holding the connector
housing (7).
• 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.
(5)
(6)
(7)
(5) slide retainer
(6) fuel joint
(7) connector housing
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