Sentra L4-1.8L (QG18DE) (2004)
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3. Align center to insert quick connector straight into fuel tube.
Insert fuel tube into quick connector until the top spool on fuel tubes is inserted completely and the second level spool is positioned slightly below
the quick connector bottom end.
CAUTION: Hold at position "A" is shown, when inserting the fuel tube into the quick connector.
Carefully align to center to avoid inclined insertion to prevent damage to the O-ring inside the quick connector.
Insert the fuel tube until you hear a "click" sound and actually feel the engagement.
To avoid misidentification of engagement with a similar sound, be sure to perform the next step.
4. Before clamping the fuel hose with the hose clamp, pull the quick connector hard by hand, holding at the "A" position, as shown. Make sure it is
completely engaged (connected) so that it does not come off of the fuel tube.
NOTE: Recommended pulling force is 50 N (5.1 kg, 11.2 lb).
5. Install Quick connector cap on Quick connector joint.
Direct arrow mark on quick connector cap to upper side (fuel hose side).
6. Install fuel hose to hose clamp.
CONNECTING QUICK CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL HOSE (VEHICLE PIPING SIDE)
1. Make sure no foreign substances are deposited in and around the fuel tube and quick connector, and there is no damage to them.
2. Align center to insert quick connector straight into fuel tube. Insert fuel tube until a click is heard. Install quick connector cap on quick connector
joint. Direct arrow mark on quick connector cap upper side.
-Install fuel hose to hose clamp.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections as follows:
1. Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines by turning ignition ON (with engine stopped). Then check for fuel leaks at connections.
2. Start the engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at connections.
NOTE: Use mirrors for checking on hard to see points of the fuel system.
CAUTION: Do not touch the engine immediately after stopping, as the engine becomes extremely hot.
