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Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to GASOLINE/GASOLINE VAPORS CAUTION .
Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Collar Fuel And Evaporative Emission Quick Connect Fittings
G05465674Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
NOTE: There are several types of plastic collar fuel and evaporative emission quick connect fittings used on this vehicle.
  • Bartholomew (1)
  • Q Release (2)
  • Squeeze to Release (3)
  • Sliding Retainer (4)

    The following instructions apply to all of these types of plastic collar quick connect fittings except where indicated.

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to the FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF (WITH J 34730-1A)  or FUEL PRESSURE RELIEF (WITHOUT J 34730-1A) .
    Fig 2: Blowing Dirt Out Of Quick-Connect Fitting
    G05465675Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    WARNING: Refer to SAFETY GLASSES CAUTION .
    CAUTION: Refer to FUEL AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSION HOSE/PIPE CONNECTION CLEANING NOTICE .
  2. Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.
    Fig 3: Releasing Tabs
    G05465676Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. This step applies to Bartholomew style connectors ONLY. Squeeze the plastic quick connect fitting release tabs.
    Fig 4: Pushing Tab Side Of Slot
    G05465677Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. This step applies to Q Release style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pushing the tab toward the other side of the slot in the fitting.
    Fig 5: Identifying Plastic Ring Surrounding Of Quick Connect Fitting
    G05465678Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. This step applies to Squeeze to Release style connectors ONLY. Squeeze where indicated by arrows on both sides of the plastic ring surrounding the quick connect fitting.
    Fig 6: Pressing Side Of Release Tab
    G05465679Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. This step applies to Sliding Retainer style connectors ONLY. Release the fitting by pressing on one side of the release tab causing it to push in slightly. If the tab doesn't move try pressing the tab in from the opposite side. The tab will only move in one direction.
    Fig 7: Pulling Connection Apart
    G05465680Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
    WARNING: Refer to RELIEVING FUEL PRESSURE CAUTION .
  7. Pull the connection apart.
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