Honda Element. Manual — part 549

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.

NOTE:

The retainer 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 feed 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.

Fig. 37: Covering Connector With 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 ).

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2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element

Fig. 38: Identifying Contact Area Of Line
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2. Insert a new retainer (A) into the connector (B) if the retainer is damaged, or after:

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replacing the fuel rail.

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replacing the fuel feed line.



replacing the fuel pump.



replacing the fuel filter.



replacing the fuel gauge sending unit.



removing the retainer from the line.



replacing the EVAP purge line.

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replacing the EVAP canister.

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

Fig. 39: Inserting Retainer Into Connector
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3. Before connecting a new fuel line/quick-connect fitting assembly (A), remove the old retainer from the

mating line.

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Fig. 40: Connecting Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Assembly
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2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element

Fig. 41: Connecting Fuel Line/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 (C) grooves. Then press the quick-connect fittings onto the line until both retainer tabs lock
with a clicking sound.

Connection with new retainer

Fig. 42: Aligning Quick-Connect Fittings With Line And Align Retainer Locking Tabs With
Connector
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Connection to new fuel line

Fig. 43: Identifying Connection To Fuel Line
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Connection to existing retainer

NOTE:

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

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element