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Spring Lock Couplings: Disconnect

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
  1. Relieve the fuel pressure; refer to PRESSURE RELIEF  .
  2. Remove the fuel tube clip.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Tube Clip
    G03462075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the disconnect tool.
    Fig 2: Installing Disconnect Tool
    G03462076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Close and push the disconnect tool into the open side of the cage.
    Fig 3: Closing & Pushing Disconnect Tool Into Open Side Of Cage
    G03462077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Separate the fitting.
    Fig 4: Separating Fitting
    G03462078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the disconnect tool.
    Fig 5: Removing Disconnecting Tool
    G03462079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.