Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution (Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution).





Important: There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative emission quick connect fittings used on this vehicle.


* Bartholomew (1)

* Q Release (2)

* Squeeze to Release (3)

* Sliding Retainer (4)

* Push Down TI (5)


The following instructions apply to all of these types of plastic collar quick connect fittings except where indicated.


1. Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027) (Fuel Pressure Relief (With CH 48027))Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027) (Fuel Pressure Relief (Without CH 48027)).




Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution (Safety Glasses Caution).

Notice: Refer to Fuel and Evaporative Emission Hose/Pipe Connection Cleaning Notice (Fuel and Evaporative Emission Hose/Pipe Connection Cleaning Notice).

2. Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.




3. This step applies to Bartholomew style connectors ONLY. Squeeze the plastic quick connect fitting release tabs.




4. This step applies to release tab style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pushing the tab toward the other side of the slot in the fitting.




5. This step applies to squeeze to release style connectors ONLY. Squeeze where indicated by arrows on both sides of the plastic ring surrounding the quick connect fitting.




6. This step applies to Sliding Retainer style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pressing on one side of the release tab causing it to push in slightly. If the tab does not move try pressing the tab in from the opposite side. The tab will only move in one direction




7. This step applies to the Push Down TI style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pressing on the tab indicated by arrow.




Caution: Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Caution (Technician Safety Information).
8. Pull the connection apart.

Installation Procedure




Caution: Refer to Fuel Pipe Fitting Caution (Fuel Pipe Fitting Caution).
1. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male connection end.




2. Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together in order to cause the retaining feature to snap into place.




3. Once installed, pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting in order to make sure the connection is secure.