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 that may be 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 fittings except where indicated.


1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (Low Pressure Side with CH 48207) (Fuel Pressure Relief (Low Pressure Side with CH 48207))Fuel Pressure Relief (Low Pressure Side with CH 48027-100) (Fuel Pressure Relief (Low Pressure Side with CH 48027-100))Fuel Pressure Relief (Low Pressure Side w/o CH 48207) (Fuel Pressure Relief (Low Pressure Side w/o CH 48207))Fuel Pressure Relief (Low Pressure Side w/o CH 48027-100) (Fuel Pressure Relief (Low Pressure Side w/o CH 48027-100))Fuel Pressure Relief (High Pressure Side) (Fuel Pressure Relief (High Pressure Side)) .





Caution: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.

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




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




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




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




7. This step applies the 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.




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




Caution: Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Caution (Service Precautions) .
9. Pull the connection apart.

Notice: Use an emery cloth in order to remove rust or burrs from the fuel pipe. Use a radial motion with the fuel pipe end in order to prevent damage to the O-ring sealing surface.

10. Wipe off the male pipe end using a clean shop towel.
11. Inspect both ends of the fitting for dirt and burrs.
12. Clean or replace the components as required.



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.