Escalade V8-5.7L VIN R (2000)
Fuel Line Coupler: Service and Repair
Plastic Collar
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
TOOL REQUIRED
J34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gauge
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection. Refer to the Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
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. Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.
4. Pull the connection apart.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
CAUTION: In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, before connecting fuel pipe fittings, always apply a few drops of clean
engine oil to the male pipe ends.
This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak.
During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection it not lubricated.
1. Apply a few drops to clean engine oil to the male fuel pipe end.
