Fuel Line Inspection - Honda Transalp XL700V Manual

FUEL SYSTEM (PGM-FI)

FUEL LINE INSPECTION

FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING/QUICK
CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL
• Before disconnecting fuel feed hose, relieve pres-
sure from the system as follows.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Lift and support the fuel tank (page 3-5).
2. Remove the right side cover (page 2-4).
Disconnect the fuel pump 3P (Natural) connector.
3. Start the engine, and let it idle until the engine
stalls.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Disconnect the battery negative (–) cable (page
17-6).
6. Check the fuel quick connect fitting for dirt, and
clean if necessary.
Place a shop towel over the quick connect fitting.
7. Slide and release the rubber cap.
8. Hold the connector with one hand and squeeze
the retainer tabs with the other hand to release
them from the locking pawls.
Pull the connector off.
• Absorb the remaining fuel in the fuel feed hose
from following out with a shop towel.
• Be careful not to damage the hose, pipe or other
parts.
• Do not use tools.
• If the connector does not move, keep the retainer
tabs pressed down, and alternately pull and push
the connector until it comes of easily.
9. To prevent damage and keep foreign matter out,
cover the disconnected connector and pipe end
with the plastic bags.
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3P (NATURAL) CONNECTOR
QUICK CONNECT FITTING
RETAINER TABS
LOCKING PAWLS
RUBBER
CAP
CONNECTOR
PLASTIC BAGS