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REMOVAL (1) Perform the Fuel System Pressure Release pro- cedure. (2) ) Remove the fuel filter retaining screw (Fig. 13). Remove fuel filter from mounting plate. (3) Wrap a shop towel around hoses to absorb fuel. Remove quick-connect fittings at filter and fuel supply INSTALLATION WARNING: FUEL FILTERS DESIGNED FOR GASO- (1) Connect quick-connect fuel fittings to the filter and fuel supply line. Refer to Quick-Connect Fittings (2) Position filter assembly on mounting plate and tighten mounting screw to 8 N Im (75 in. lbs.) torque. CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test, (3) Place the ignition key in the ON position. Us- ing the DRBII scan tool, access ASD Fuel System FUEL HOSES, CLAMPS, AND QUICK CONNECT HOSES AND CLAMPS WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE WHEN SERVICING FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES, WEAR METHANOL RESISTANT GLOVES AND EYE WARNING: FUEL SYSTEM HOSES AND TUBES DE- Inspect all hose connections (clamps and quick con- nect fittings) for completeness and make sure they When installing hoses, route them away from compo- nents they could rub against. Avoid contact with clamps The clamps have rolled edge to prevent the clamp from cutting into the hose. Only use clamps that are Im (10 in. lbs.) torque. QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS Most fuel lines have quick connect fittings. The fit- tings speed up the installation and removal of fuel Quick connect fittings consist of a metal casing, a black plastic release ring, a metal locking retainer, METAL QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS The fuel filter and fuel rail use steel quick-connect fittings. The fitting contains non-serviceable sealed The quick-connect fitting consists of the O-rings, cas- ing, disconnect tool and a retainer (Fig. 14). When the Fig. 13 Fuel Filter Fig. 14 Metal Quick-Connect Fittings 14 - 10 FUEL SYSTEMS Ä |