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Acura RL. Manual - part 532

FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION

1. Check the contact area (A) of the line (B) for dirt or damage, and clean it if needed.

Fig. 57: Identifying Contact Area Of Line
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2. Insert a new retainer (A) into the connector (B) if the retainer is damaged, or after:

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replacing the fuel rail.

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replacing the fuel feed line.

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replacing the fuel pump.

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replacing the fuel filter.

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replacing the fuel gauge sending unit.

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it has been removed from the line.

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it is damaged.

Fig. 56: Covering Fuel Quick-Connect Fittings In Plastic Bag
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NOTE:

Before you work on the fuel lines and fittings, read the "Fuel Line/Quick-
Connect Fitting Precautions" (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING
PRECAUTIONS ).

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replacing the fuel rail.

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replacing the fuel feed line.

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replacing the fuel pump.

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replacing the fuel filter.

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replacing the fuel gauge sending unit.

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removing the retainer from the line.

Fig. 58: Inserting Retainer Into Connector
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3. Before connecting a new fuel tube/quick-connect fitting assembly (A), remove the old retainer from

the mating line.

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Fig. 59: Identifying Fuel Tube/Quick-Connect Fitting Assembly

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4. Align the quick-connect fittings with the line (A), and align the retainer locking tabs (B) with the

connector grooves (C). Then press the quick-connect fittings onto the line until both retainer tabs lock
with a clicking sound.

Connection with new retainer

Fig. 60: Identifying Connection With Retainer
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Reconnection to existing retainer

Fig. 61: Identifying Reconnection To Existing Retainer
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Connection to new fuel line

NOTE:

If it is hard to connect, put a small amount of new engine oil on the line
end.

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