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Abstract

A fluid connector assembly having a spacer for positioning at least two quick connect conduit members in a predetermined position with respect to one another in order to reduce assembly time and ease serviceability. The spacer provides at least two means for receiving the conduit members wherein each of the receiving means has a longitudinal axis that is substantially parallel with respect to one another. The spacer also provides a rigid connecting means to connect the receiving means and insure that the longitudinal axis of the receiving means are substantially parallel as well as having the receiving means radially spaced and axially offset from one another. By having the receiving means the same length and having the receiving means axially offset, the spacer insures that the tubular conduit members can only be assembled to a heater core in a proper orientation. The conduit members provide a quick connect means for rotatably and releasably retaining the tubular member within the conduit members. The receiving means provide a detent means for releasably retaining the conduit members within the receiving means and allowing the conduit members to be quickly assembled and disassembled into the spacer. Each of the conduit members provides for a 90.degree. elbow or bend for allowing angular adjustment of the second end of the tubular member with respect to the first end.

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