Fuel Tube/Ouick-Connect Fittings - Acura Integra 1998 Service Manual

Fuel Tube/Ouick-Connect Fittings
Prgcautions
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Do not smoke while working on the fuel
sysiem. K€ep open flames away from your work area.
The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly connects
the in-tank tuel pump with the fuelfeed pipe. For remov-
ing or installing the fuel pump and fuel rank, it is neces,
sary to disconnect or connect the quick-connect fittings.
Pay attention to following:
r The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly is not
heat-resistanU
be careful not to damage it during weld-
ing or other heat-generating procedures.
. The fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly is not
acid-proof; do not touch it with a shop towel which
was used for wiping battery electrolyte. Replace the
fuel tube/quick-connect fittings assembly if it came
into contact with electrolyte or something similar.
. When connecting or disconnecting the fuel tube/quick-
connect fittings assembly, be careful not to bend or
twist it excessively. Replace it if damaged.
A disconnected quick-connect fitting can be reconnected,
but the retainer on the matlng pipe cannot be reused once
it has been removed from the pipe. Replace the retainer
when
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Replacing the fuel pump.
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Replacing the fuel feed pipe.
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It has been removed trom the oiDe.
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lt is damaged.
RETAINER
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Disconnection
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Do not smokc white working on the fuel
system. Keep open flames away from your wotk area.
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R e l i e v e f u e l p r e s s u r e ( s e e p a g e 1 1 - 1 1 8 ) .
2 . C h e c k t h e f u e l q u i c k - c o n n e c t f i t t i n g s t o r d i r t , a n d
clean iI necessary.
3. Hold the connector with one hand and press down
the retainer tabs with the other hand, then pull the
connector off.
NOTE:
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Be careful not to damage the pipe or other parts.
Do not use tools.
. lf the connector does not move, keep the retainer
tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push
the connector until it comes off easily.
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Do not remove the retainer from the pipe; once
removed, the retainer must be replaced with a
new one.
LOCKING PAWL
RETAINER TAB
CONNECTOR
Press down,
4,
Check the contacl area of the pipe for dirt and dam,
a9e.
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lf the surface is dirty, clean it.
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lf the surface is rusty or damaged, replace the fuel
p u m p o r f u e l f e e d p i p e .
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PIPE