Fuel Delivery and Air Induction: Service and Repair

Fuel Pipe Connector O-ring Replacement

NOTE:
- To prevent O-ring contamination, be sure O-rings and mating surfaces are clean just before assembly.
- Install O-rings with clean hands. Do not install O-rings while wearing fibrous gloves.
- Do not twist O-rings.

1. Remove the old O-ring.




2. Wrap vinyl tape around the threads, and coat the surface of the tape with silicone oil or grease.

NOTE: Wrap the vinyl tape (A) so that there is no stepped portion.




3. Install a new O-ring (A) into the groove.

NOTE: Be careful not damage the sealing face of the O-ring.

4. Using a small brush, apply silicone oil or grease to the outer surface of the O-ring.
5. Remove the vinyl tape.