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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 2.2L 🢒 Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 12777 Size: SH
  1. Grasp both sides of the quick-connect fitting. Twist the female connector 1/4 turn in each direction in order to loosen any dirt within the quick-connect fitting.

    2. Caution: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury.

  2. Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.
  3. Squeeze the plastic retainer release tabs.

    4. Object Number: 12778 Size: SH
  4. Pull the connection apart.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 21855 Size: SH

    Caution: Always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends before connecting the fuel pipe fittings in order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury. This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak. During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper reconnection if not lubricated.

  1. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male fuel pipe end.
  2. Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together in order to cause the retaining tabs/fingers to snap into place.
  3. Once installed, pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting in order to make sure the connection is secure.