Honda CRF450R 2009 Service Manual page 173

QUICK CONNECT FiniNG REMOVAL
('09 - ' 14)
FUEL PUMP SIDE
1. Relieve the fuel pressure (page 6-40).
Release the rubber cover and remove the quick
connect fitting cover.
2. Check the fuel quick connect fitting for dirt. and
clean if necessary.
Place a shop towel over the quick connect fitting.
3 . Hold the connector with one hand and squeeze the
retainer labs with the other hand to release them
from the locking pawls.
pun the connector off, then remove the retainer from
the fuel joint.
NOTE .
Absorb the remaining fuel in the fuel hose with a
shop towel.
Be careful not to damage the hose or other parts.
Do nOI use lools.
If the connector does nol move, keep the retainer
tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push
the connector until it comes off easily.
4 . To prevent damage and keep foreign matter out,
cover the disconnected connector and fuel tomt with
plastic bags.
FUEL SYSTEM (PGM-FI)
FITTING COVER RUBBER COVER
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'09 shown:
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QUICK CONNECT FITTING
RETAINER TABS
CONNECTOR LOCKING PAWLS
PLASTIC BAGS
6-41