Quick connect assembly and method

A quick connect assembly for releasably engaging an endform, the quick connect assembly comprising:

• a tubular stem including a radially extending flange formed proximate to an upper end, the radially extending flange formed to include a first plurality of locating features;
• a collar member carried by the tubular stem and rotatably adjustable relative to the tubular stem about a longitudinally extending axis to a plurality of indexed positions, the collar member including an inwardly extending lip proximate a lower end thereof and further including a second plurality of locating features;
• and
• a retaining member for holding the radially extending flange of the tubular stem against the inwardly extending lip of the collar member,
• wherein the first and second pluralities of locating features cooperate to prevent relative rotation between the collar member and the stem when the radially extending flange of the tubular stem is held against the inwardly extending lip of the collar member.

A method of coupling a tubular stem with an endform, the method comprising:

• providing a quick connect assembly including a collar member and a retaining member;
• rotatably adjusting the collar member relative to the tubular stem about a longitudinal axis to one of a plurality of indexed positions;
• and
• seating a radially extending flange of the tubular stem against an inwardly extending lip of the collar member such that a first plurality of locating features defined by the tubular stem cooperates with a second plurality of locating features of the collar member to prevent relative rotation between the tubular stem and the collar member.