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QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (FUEL SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 1.8]

QUICK RELEASE CONNECTOR (FUEL SYSTEM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-D 1.8]

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Warning
•  Fuel is very flammable liquid. If fuel spills or leaks from the pressurized fuel system, it will cause serious injury or death and facility breakage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the “Fuel Line Safety Procedure”, while referring to the “BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION”.
Caution
•  Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting using a cloth or soft brush, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.

Quick Release Connector Position

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Type A Removal

1.  Complete the “BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION”. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.8].)

2.  Move the retainer upward using a small flathead screwdriver or a similar tool.

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3.  Pull out the fuel hose straight from the fuel pipe and disconnect it.

4.  Cover the disconnected quick release connector and fuel pipe with vinyl sheeting or a similar material to prevent it from getting scratched or dirty.


Type B Removal

1.  Complete the “BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION”. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.8].)

2.  Set the finger parallel to the quick release connector.

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3.  Hold the center of the retainer tabs with the finger and press the retainer.

4.  Pull the connector side and disconnect the quick release connector.

5.  Cover the disconnected quick release connector and evaporative pipe with vinyl sheeting or a similar material to prevent it from getting scratched or dirty.


Type A Installation

Note
•  If the quick release connector O-ring is damaged or has slipped, replace the fuel hose.
•  A checker tab is integrated with the quick release connector for new fuel hoses. Remove the checker tab from the quick release connector after the connector is completely engaged with the fuel pipe.

1.  Inspect the fuel hose and fuel pipe sealing surface for damage and deformation.

•  If there is any malfunction, replace it with a new one.

2.  Install the quick release connector.

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When fuel hose is exchanged
1.  Insert the fuel pipe straight to the end of the quick release connector.
2.  Push down the retainer using a finger.
―  If the retainer cannot be pushed down, push the fuel pipe further to the quick release connector.
3.  Remove the checker tab.
―  Do not use a pliers.
When fuel hose is not exchanged
1.  Insert the fuel pipe straight to the end of the quick release connector.
2.  Push down the retainer using a finger.
―  If the retainer cannot be pushed down, push the fuel pipe further to the quick release connector.

3.  Lightly pull and push the quick release connector a few times by hand, and then verify that it is connected securely.

4.  Complete the “AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION”. (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.8].)


Type B Installation

Note
•  If the quick release connector O-ring is damaged or has slipped, replace the piping component.

1.  Inspect the evaporative hose and evaporative pipe sealing surface for damage and deformation.

•  If there is any malfunction, replace it with a new one.
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2.  Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to the sealing surface of the evaporative pipe.

3.  Reconnect the hose straight to the pipe until a click is heard.

4.  Lightly pull and push the quick release connector a few times by hand, and then verify that it is connected securely.

5.  Complete the “AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION”. (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.8].)