Tube Fitting Replacement

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REMOVAL

WARNING

D o not disconnect any air system lines or fittings unless vehicle engine is

shut off and air system pressure is relieved.

To do so could result in injury

t o personnel.

NOTE

Steps 1 thru 3 are for compression fittings. Step 4 is for banjo type fittings.

1. Remove nut (1) from fitting (2).

2. Remove air tube (3) from fitting (2).

NOTE

If insert remains in fitting, do not remove.

3. Remove insert (4), ferrule (5), and nut (1) from air tube (3).

4. Remove fitting (6) from tube (7).

INSTALLATION

NOTE

Steps 1 thru 3 are for compression fittings.

Steps 4 and 5 are for banjo type

fittings.

Cut new tube 1/4-1/2 in. (6.4 -12.7 mm) longer than air tube being replaced.

1. Install nut (1), ferrule (5), and insert (4) on air tube (3).

Install air tube (3) in fitting (4).

Install nut (1) on fitting (2).

Hold tube (6) in plier clamp.

Install fitting (7) in tube (6) and drive in as far as it will go using plastic headed hammer.

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