X-lite fuel pump quick connects: How do they work?

Discussion in 'EFI/carb' started by Aaron8, Jun 15, 2012.

  1. Aaron8 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    I've never been very good at puzzles-

    I've tried pulling back on the grey cap, like an air hose connection. The cap moves a little bit, but the male part doesn't budge.[IMG]
    I've tried twisting and squeezing too.
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    It's all plastic, so I don't want to force anything..
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  2. Aaron8 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Never mind, I got it.
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  3. J.R. Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Northern Utah
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    450 Supermoto! and a BUNCH 'O parts
    How did you get it?

    (for those still wondering)
  4. Aaron8 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    With a tiny flat blade screw driver, I nudged the 4 tiny tabs deep inside the connector (last pic) to the sides and popped the male end loose. Those of you with 4 or more hands will find it a cinch to do.

    There must be a clamshell tool that you could close over the fuel line and ram down into the connector to disconnect.
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  5. GavBond Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TE310r
    Other Motorcycles:
    DR650se
    Thanks. You just saved me from damaging it. Small Flathead screw driver did the trick.
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  6. dartyppyt Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Illinois
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    17 TE 150, 82CR 500
    Other Motorcycles:
    82 125,250,430&500 79 390 83 250
    Sell those at auto part stores for quick disconnect fuel lines .
  7. Kenneth Webb Livin' It Up!

    Location:
    Tucson AZ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    TE630 TR650 Terra TE310R
    Other Motorcycles:
    Yamaha WR250R, GoldWing, Africa Twin
    That looks like the same kind of connector as on several other Huskys. On those you push down on the gray ring from the tab side and pull on the male fitting the same time. Not sure on these.