Honda Civic. Manual — part 693

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. 41: Checking Contact Area And Line
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Fig. 40: Covering Connector And Line In Plastic
Bags
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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 ).

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

2. Insert a new retainer (A) into the connector (B) if the retainer is damaged, or

after:

replacing the fuel rail.

replacing the fuel feed line.

replacing the fuel pump.

replacing the fuel filter.

replacing the fuel gauge sending unit.

replacing the EVAP purge pipe.

replacing the EVAP canister.

replacing the fuel tank.

replacing the fuel fill pipe.

removing the retainer from the line.

Use the same manufacturer retainer and the same size retainer when
replacing the retainer (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING
PRECAUTIONS ).

Fig. 42: 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.

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)

Fig. 43: Removing Old Retainer From Mating Line Before Connecting
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.

NOTE:

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

2008 Honda Civic GX

2006-08 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System (R18A1) - Civic (Except Hybrid)