Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

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1 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel Systems > Fuel Controls -4.8L, 5.3L, And 6.0L > Repair Ins... Page 1 of Chevrolet Silverado 1500 : Fuel Systems > Fuel Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, And 6.0L > Repair Instructions > Fuel System > Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service PLASTIC COLLAR QUICK CONNECT FITTING SERVICE Removal Procedure NOTE Important: There are several types of plastic fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) quick connect fittings used on this vehicle. The following instructions apply to all types of plastic quick connect fittings except where indicated. 1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief. Caution: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury. 2. Using compressed air, blow any dirt or debris from around the quick connect fitting.

2 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel Systems > Fuel Controls -4.8L, 5.3L, And 6.0L > Repair Ins... Page 2 of Squeeze the plastic quick connect fitting release tabs together to disengage the quick connect fitting. (This step applies to Bartholomew style fittings ONLY) 4. Squeeze where indicated by the arrows on both sides of the plastic ring to disengage the quick connect fitting.

3 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel Systems > Fuel Controls -4.8L, 5.3L, And 6.0L > Repair Ins... Page 3 of Squeeze where indicated by the arrows on both sides of the plastic ring to disengage the quick connect fitting. 6. Pull the quick connect fitting connection apart. Installation Procedure

4 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel Systems > Fuel Controls -4.8L, 5.3L, And 6.0L > Repair Ins... Page 4 of 10 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 if not lubricated. 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 tabs to snap into place. 3. Once installed, pull on both sides of the quick-connect fittings in order to make sure the connection is secure. PLASTIC COLLAR QUICK CONNECT FITTING SERVICE Removal Procedure NOTE Important: There are several types of plastic fuel and evaporative emission (EVAP) quick connect fittings used on this vehicle. The following instructions apply to all types of plastic quick connect fittings except where indicated.

5 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel Systems > Fuel Controls -4.8L, 5.3L, And 6.0L > Repair Ins... Page 5 of Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief. Caution: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury. 2. Using compressed air, blow any dirt or debris from around the quick connect fitting. 3. Squeeze the plastic quick connect fitting release tabs together to disengage the quick connect fitting. This step applies to Bartholomew style fittings ONLY.

6 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel Systems > Fuel Controls -4.8L, 5.3L, And 6.0L > Repair Ins... Page 6 of Squeeze where indicated by the arrows on both sides of the plastic ring to disengage the quick connect fitting. 5. Squeeze where indicated by the arrows on both sides of the plastic ring to disengage the quick connect fitting.

7 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel Systems > Fuel Controls -4.8L, 5.3L, And 6.0L > Repair Ins... Page 7 of Pull the quick connect fitting 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 if not lubricated. 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 tabs to snap into place.

8 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel Systems > Fuel Controls -4.8L, 5.3L, And 6.0L > Repair Ins... Page 8 of Once installed, pull on both sides of the quick-connect fittings in order to make sure the connection is secure. Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service PLASTIC COLLAR QUICK CONNECT FITTING SERVICE Removal Procedure 1. Relieve the fuel system pressure before servicing any fuel system connection. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief. 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.

9 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel Systems > Fuel Controls -4.8L, 5.3L, And 6.0L > Repair Ins... Page 9 of Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs. 4. Pull the connection apart. Installation Procedure Caution: Always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends before connecting the fuel pipe fittings in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak. During normal operation, the O-rings located in the

10 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Fuel Systems > Fuel Controls -4.8L, 5.3L, And 6.0L > Repair... Page 10 of 10 female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated. 1. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male fuel pipe end. 2. Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together in order to cause the retaining tabs 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.