Neon L4-2.0L SOHC (1995)
Fuel Line Coupler: Service and Repair
Fig. 20 Plastic Quick-Connect Fittings
NOTE: Fuel tubes connect fuel system components with plastic quick-connect fuel fittings. The fitting contains non-serviceable 0-ring seals (Fig. 20).
CAUTION: Quick-connect fittings are not serviced separately. Do not attempt to repair damaged quick-connect fitting or fuel tubes. Replace the
complete fuel tube/quick-connect fining assembly.
OPERATION
The quick-connect fitting consists of the 0-rings, retainer and casing (Fig. 20). When the fuel tube enters the fitting, the retainer locks the shoulder
of the nipple in place and the 0-rings seal the tube.
NOTE: When disconnecting a quick-connect fitting, the retainer will remain on the fuel tube nipple.
WARNING: Release fuel system pressure before disconnecting a quick-connect fittings. Refer to the procedure. See: Fuel Filter/Fuel Pressure
Release/Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable from the battery.
2. Perform the Fuel Pressure Release Procedure. Refer to procedure.
3. Squeeze retainer tabs together and pull fuel tube/quick-connect fitting assembly off of the fuel tube nipple. The retainer will remain on the fuel
tube.
INSTALLATION
1. Using a clean lint free cloth, clean the fuel tube nipple and retainer.
2. Prior to connecting the fitting to the fuel tube, coat the fuel tube nipple with clean 30 weight engine oil.
CAUTION: Never install a quick-connect fitting without the retainer being either on the fuel tube or already in the quick-connect fitting. In either
case, ensure the retainer locks securely into the quick-connect fitting by firmly pulling on fuel tube and fitting to ensure it is secured.
Fig. 21 Plastic Quick-Connect Fitting/Fuel Tube Connection
