Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual page 533

Fuel Supply System
Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Removal
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the
radio and the navigation system (if equipped), then
write down the frequencies for the radio's preset
buttons.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the fuel fill cap to relieve the fuel pressure
in the tank.
4. Relieve the fuel pressure (see page 11-215).
5. Check the fuel quick-connect fittings for dirt, and
clean them if necessary.
6. Hold the connector (A) with one hand, and squeeze
the retainer tabs (B) with the other hand to release
the tabs from the locking pawls (C). Pull the
connector off.
NOTE:
• Be careful not to damage the line (D) 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 off easily.
• Do not remove the retainer from the line; once
removed, the retainer must be replaced with a
new one.
A
11-224
C
B
D
7. Check the contact area (A) of the line (B) for dirt and
damage.
• If the surface is dirty, clean it.
• If the surface is rusty or damaged, replace the
fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel feed line or fuel return
line.
8. To prevent damage and keep foreign matter out,
cover the disconnected connector and line ends
with plastic bags (A).
NOTE:
• The retainer cannot be reused once it has been
removed from the line.
Replace the retainer when:
– replacing the fuel pump.
– replacing the fuel filter.
– replacing the fuel feed line.
– replacing the fuel return line.
– it has been removed from the line.
– it is damaged.
A
B
A