Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 950

INSERTED TO REMOVE QUICK-CONNECT
TUBE E N D PULL TAB J9414-24 FITTING J9414-25
Fig. 13 Single-Tab Type Fitting
WARNING: T H E F U E L S Y S T E M IS UNDER A CON­
STANT P R E S S U R E (EVEN WITH T H E ENGINE O F F ) .
B E F O R E SERVICING ANY F U E L S Y S T E M H O S E S ,
FITTINGS OR LINES, T H E F U E L S Y S T E M P R E S ­
S U R E MUST B E R E L E A S E D . R E F E R T O T H E F U E L
P R E S S U R E R E L E A S E P R O C E D U R E IN THIS
GROUP.
DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
(2) Perform the fuel pressure release procedure.
Refer to the Fuel Pressure Release Procedure i n this
section.
(3) Clean the fitting of any foreign material before
disassembly.
(4) Press the release tab on the side of fitting to re­
lease pull tab (Fig. 13).
CAUTION: If this release tab is not pressed prior to
releasing the pull tab, the pull tab will be damaged.
(5) While pressing the release tab on the side of
the fitting, use a screwdriver to pry up the pull tab
(Fig. 14).
(6) Raise the pull tab until i t separates from the
quick-connect fitting (Fig. 15). Discard the old pull
tab.
(7) Disconnect the quick-connect fitting from the
fuel system component being serviced.
(8) Inspect the quick-connect fitting body and fuel
system component for damage. Replace as necessary.
(9) Prior to connecting the quick-connect fitting to
component being serviced, check condition of fitting
and component. Clean the parts with a lint-free
cloth. Lubricate them with clean engine oil.
(10) Insert the quick-connect fitting into the fuel
tube or fuel system component until the built-on stop
on the fuel tube or component rests against back of
fitting.
Fig. 14 Disconnecting Single-Tab Type Fitting
FUEL TUBE OR PULL QUICK-CONNECT
FUEL SYSTEM TAB FITTING
FUEL
TUBE
STOP J9414-26
Fig. 15 Removing Pull Tab
(11) Obtain a new pull tab. Push the new tab down
until i t locks into place i n the quick-connect fitting.
(12) Verify a locked condition by firmly pulling on
fuel tube and fitting (15-30 lbs.).
(13) Connect negative cable to battery.
(14) Start engine and check for leaks.
T W O - T A B TYPE FITTING
This type of fitting is equipped with tabs located on
both sides of the fitting (Fig. 16). These tabs are sup­
plied for disconnecting the quick-connect fitting from
component being serviced.
CAUTION: The interior components (O-rings, s p a c ­
ers) of this type of quick-connect fitting are not ser­
viced separately, but new plastic retainers are
available. Do not attempt to repair damaged fittings
or fuel lines/tubes. If repair is necessary, replace
the complete fuel tube/quick-connect fitting a s s e m ­
bly.