Honda Element. Manual — part 548

Fig. 32: Identifying Fuel Line Parts Location
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A disconnected quick-connect fitting can be reconnected, but the retainer on the mating line cannot be reused
once it has been removed from the line. Replace the retainer when:

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replacing the fuel rail.

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replacing the fuel line.

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replacing the fuel pump.

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replacing the fuel filter.

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replacing the fuel gauge sending unit.

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replacing the EVAP purge line.

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replacing the EVAP canister.

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it has been removed from the line.

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it is damaged.

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element

RETAINER SPECIFICATION

FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING REMOVAL

1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).

2. Check the fuel quick-connect fittings (A) for dirt, and clean it if needed.

Location

Manufacturer

Retainer color

Line diameter

A

Tokai

Blue green

0.31 in. (8.0 mm)

B

Tokai

Green

0.25 in. (6.35 mm)

C

Sanoh

White

0.37 in. (9.5 mm)

D

Tokai

Orange

0.37 in. (9.5 mm)

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 ).

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element

Fig. 33: Identifying Fuel Quick-Connect Fittings
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2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element

Fig. 34: Identifying Fuel Quick-Connect Fittings
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3. Place a rag or shop towel over the quick-connect fitting. Hold the connector (A) with one hand, and

squeeze the retainer tabs (B) with the other hand to release them from the locking tabs (C). Pull the
connector off.

4. Check the contact area (A) of the line (B) for dirt or damage.

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If the surface is dirty, clean it.

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If the surface is rusty or damaged, replace the fuel pump, the fuel filter, or the fuel feed line.

Fig. 36: Checking Contact Area Of Line For Dirt Or Damage
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5. To prevent damage and keep foreign matter out, cover the disconnected connector and line ends with

plastic bags (A).

NOTE:

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Be careful not to damage the line (D) or other parts. Do not use tools.

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If the connector does not move, keep the retainer tabs pressed down,
and alternately pull and push the connector until it comes off easily.

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Do not remove the retainer from the line; once removed, the retainer
must be replaced with a new one.

Fig. 35: Pulling Connector
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2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element