SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for assembling a fuel system connector to a fuel system component. A retainer is used to maintain a fastener of the fuel system connector in position along a connector body of the fuel system connector. An end form on the end of the connector body is thereby maintained within the fastener as the fuel system connector is engaged to the fuel system component, protecting the end form from potential damage during assembly.