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Spring Lock Couplings: Disconnect

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  1. Perform the fuel line venting procedure. Refer to FUEL LINE EVACUATION .
  2. Remove the fuel tube clip.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Tube Clip
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  3. Install the Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool.
    Fig 2: Installing Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool
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  4. Close and push the Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool into the open side of the cage.
    Fig 3: Pushing Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool Into Open Side Of Cage
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  5. Separate the fitting.
    Fig 4: Separating Fitting
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  6. Remove the Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool.
    Fig 5: Removing Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool
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