Chevrolet Trax: Plastic collar quick connect fitting service

Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning .

NOTE: If servicing a fuel system, insure the fuel pressure has been relieved.

Fig. 52: Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service

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)
• Global Connect (5)
• TI Loc (6)
• Safe Lock (7)
• Plastic Connector (8)

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

Fig. 53: Blowing Dirt Out Of Fitting (Plastic Collar)

WARNING: Always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends before connecting the fuel pipe fittings. This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak. Always replace Orings.

1. Using compressed air, blow any dirt out of the quick-connect fitting.

Fig. 54: View Of Quick Connect Fitting Release Tabs (Plastic Collar)

2. This step applies to Bartholomew style connectors ONLY. Squeeze the plastic quick-connect fitting release tabs.

Fig. 55: Releasing Q Release Style Connectors (Plastic Collar)

3. 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. 56: Disengaging Quick Connect Fitting (Plastic Collar)

4. 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. 57: Pushing In Male Side Of Connector

5. This step applies to Squeeze to Release style connectors ONLY. Push in the male side slightly in order to slide the retainer away from the retainers, squeeze where indicated by arrows on both sides of the plastic ring surrounding the quick-connect fitting.

Fig. 58: View Of Sliding Retainer Style Connector

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. 59: Global Connector Style

7. This step applies to the Global Connector style only. Push the connector toward the tube in order to release the pressure. Press and hold down the release mechanism, and pull the connector straight out.

Fig. 60: TI Loc style

8. This step applies to the TI Loc style only. Push the connector toward the tube in order to release the pressure. Release the redundant latch (1) with two fingers or a flat bladed tool. Then press and hold down the bottom release mechanism (2) and pull the connector straight out.

Fig. 61: Safe Lock Style

WARNING: Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Warning .

9. This step applies to the Safe Lock style only. Push the connector toward the tube in order to release the pressure. Release the second latch (1) with two fingers. Then press and hold down the bottom release mechanism (2) and pull the connector straight out.

Fig. 62: Releasing Latch And Pulling Connector Straight Out

10. This step applies to the Plastic Connector style 8, push the connector toward the tube in order to release the pressure. Press the latch (1) inward in order to release the pipe, while pulling the connector (2) straight out.
11. Using a clean shop towel, wipe off the male pipe end.
12. Inspect both ends of the fitting for dirt and burrs.
13. Clean or replace components as necessary.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 63: Lubricating Male Pipe End

WARNING: Always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe ends before connecting the fuel pipe fittings. This will ensure proper reconnection and prevent a possible fuel leak. Always replace Orings.

1. Apply a few drops of clean engine oil to the male pipe end.

Fig. 64: Connecting Quick-Connect Fittings

2. Push both sides of the quick-connect fitting together in order to cause the retaining feature to snap into place.

Fig. 65: View Of Quick-Connect Fitting

3. Pull on both sides of the quick-connect fitting to make sure the connection is secure.

Fig. 66: TI Loc style

4. Insert the tube in the connector until the retainer snaps in place.
5. Push down on the redundant latch (1) until it is fully engaged and snapped into position.

Fig. 67: Push Down On Redundant Latch (1) Until It Is Fully Engaged And Snapped Into Position

6. Insert the tube in the connector until the retainer snaps in place.
7. Push down on the second latch (1) in order to secure the connection.

Fig. 68: Latch And Connector

8. For the plastic connector type 8, depress the latch (1) while inserting the connector (3) on to the pipe (2) .
9. Move the latch (1) upward in order to secure the connection.
10. Inspect for leaks using the following procedure:

1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
2. Turn the ignition OFF, for 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 2 seconds.
4. Turn the ignition OFF.
5. Inspect for leaks.

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