Racing Kit
2-18
Fuel Feed Hose Removal/Installation
The fuel hose retainer must be replaced, if the fuel feed hose is disconnected.
Removal
1. Turn the engine stop switch OFF.
2. Lift the fuel tank and support it.
3. Disconnect the fuel pump 2P (Brown) connector.
4. Turn the engine stop switch ON and start the engine. Operate the engine at
idle until the engine stalls.
5. Turn the engine stop switch OFF, disconnect the battery ground (–) cable.
6. Check the fuel feed hose quick connector for dirt,, clean if necessary. Cover
the quick connector with a shop towel or an equivalent.
7. Pull the rubber cap and remove it from the retainer.
8. Hold the connector by one hand and push the retainer tabs with the other
hand, then remove it from the lock groove. Disconnect the connector, and
remove the retainer and rubber cap from the joint.
9. After the fuel feed hose is removed, cover the joint portion to avoid entering
the dust and dirt into the fuel line.
Installation
1. Install the new retainer into the fuel feed hose joint as shown.
2. Check the rubber cap condition, replace it if it is damaged. Install the rubber
cap onto the fuel pipe as shown in the illustration.
3. Check that the retainer tabs align with the connector grooves, then install the
fuel feed hose to the fuel pipe until it clicks. If it is hard to install, apply a
small amount of engine oil to the tip of the fuel pipe.
4. Move the fuel feed hose connector back and force, check that the fuel feed
hose connector is securely connected.
5. Check that the rubber cap is installed securely between the pipe flange and
retainer.
6. Connect the pump connector and battery negative (–) cable. Turn the engine
stop switch ON and operate the fuel pump about 2 seconds. Repeat this pro-
cedure 2 – 3 times and check that there are no fuel leaks. If there are fuel
leaks, replace the fuel feed hose with a new one.
Rubber cap
Retainer
Rubber cap
Retainer
Rubber cap
Retainer
