Fuel Line Disconnecting Procedure (TS 04 12174)

Publication date: 2004-12-17
Reference number: TS 04 12174

FUEL LINE DISCONNECTING PROCEDURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 04 12174, Date of Issue: December 17, 2004

SUZUKI:	2004, FORENZA SEDAN/WAGON, RENO (RQ420), VERONA (RP625)
SECTION:	Engine

CONDITION

The retainers on the quick connectors are being broken while repairing and/or replacing the fuel line

CAUSE

The retainer that secures the fitting to the nipple might be damaged by improper removal.

CORRECTION

The proper removal of the fuel line requires the retainer to be pressed in like a button to release the connection. See procedure below. If for some unforeseeable reason the retainer is damaged, it is now available separately. See part number below.

PART(S) INFORMATION

Part Numbers	Description	Qty.	Notes
15816-85Z000	RETAINER	1	These retainers generally do not break unless removed improperly

Press down as shown in Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Pressing Retainer Down
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While pressing down on retainer, pull connector away from nipple.

Fig 2: Pulling Connector Away From Nipple
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Continue to slide connector completely off of nipple.

Fig 3: Removing Connector From Nipple
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If for some unforeseeable reason the clip breaks there are replacement clips available. Replacement clip (15816-85Z00) one per package only if broken.

Fig 4: Replacement Clip (15816-85Z00)
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NOTE: The part number (15816-85Z00) is a 5/16inch clip. Other size connectors use the same removal procedure.