Chrysler RAM TRUCK 2500 1994 Service Manual page 951

14 - 10 FUEL SYSTEM •
Fig. 16 Typical Two-Tab Type Quick-Connect 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 ( E V E N 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 L I N E S , 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 TO 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.
(7) Insert the quick-connect fitting to the compo­
nent being serviced and into the plastic retainer.
When a connection is made, a click will be heard.
(8) Verify a locked condition by firmly pulling on
fuel tube and fitting (15-30 lbs.).
(9) Connect negative cable to battery.
(10) Start engine and check for leaks.
PLASTIC R E T A I N E R R I N G TYPE FITTING
This type of fitting can be identified by the use of a
full-round plastic retainer ring (Fig. 17) usually black
in color.
INSTALLATION
DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable from the bat­
tery.
(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) To disconnect the quick-connect fitting, squeeze
the plastic retainer tabs against the sides of the
quick-connect fitting with your fingers. Tool use is
not required for removal and may damage plastic re­
tainer. Pull the fitting from the fuel system compo­
nent being serviced. The plastic retainer will remain
on the component being serviced after fitting is dis­
connected. The O-rings and spacer will remain i n the
quick-connect fitting connector body.
(5) Inspect the quick-connect fitting body and com­
ponent for damage. Replace as necessary.
CAUTION: When the quick-connect fitting w a s dis­
connected, the plastic retainer will remain on the
component being serviced. If this retainer must be
removed, very carefully release the retainer from
the component with two small screwdrivers. After
removal, inspect the retainer for c r a c k s or any dam­
age.
(8) 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.
PLASTIC
RETAINER J9314-100
Fig. 17 Plastic Retainer Ring Type Fitting
CAUTION: The interior components (O-rings, s p a c ­
ers, retainers) of this type of quick-connect fitting
are not serviced separately. Do not attempt to repair
damaged fittings or fuel lines/tubes. If repair is nec­
essary, replace the complete fuel tube/quick-con­
nect fitting assembly.
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 S E R V I C I N G ANY F U E L S Y S T E M H O S E S ,
FITTINGS OR L I N E S , 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 the bat­
tery.