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 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

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. 38: Identifying Contact Area Of Line 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

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.  



removing the retainer from the line.  



replacing the EVAP purge line.  



replacing the EVAP canister.  



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 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

3. Before connecting a new fuel line/quick-connect fitting assembly (A), remove the old retainer from the 

mating line. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element

  

Fig. 40: Connecting Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Assembly 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-2008 ENGINE PERFORMANCE Fuel Supply System - Element

  

Fig. 41: Connecting Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Assembly
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

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