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Quick Release Coupling: Connect

WARNING: Do not carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
CAUTION: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube.
NOTE: Fuel supply tube connectors are white or are identified by a white band. Fuel return tube connectors are red or are identified by a red band.
NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
    CAUTION: Make sure the fuel tube clicks into place when installing the tube. To make sure that the fuel tube is fully seated, pull on the tube.
    Fig 1: Installing Fuel Tube Quick Release Coupling (1 Of 5)
    G01613984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the fuel tube quick release coupling.
    2. CAUTION: Make sure the fuel tube clicks into place when installing the tube. To make sure that the fuel tube is fully seated, pull on the tube.
    Fig 2: Installing Fuel Tube Quick Release Coupling (2 Of 5)
    G01613985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the fuel tube quick release coupling.
    3. NOTE: Make sure the collar on the fuel tube is inserted fully into the fuel tube quick release coupling.
    Fig 3: Installing Fuel Tube Quick Release Coupling (3 Of 5)
    G01613986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the fuel tube quick release coupling.
    4. NOTE: Make sure the collar on the fuel tube is inserted fully into the fuel tube quick release coupling before the locking tang is locked.
    Fig 4: Installing Fuel Tube Quick Release Coupling (4 Of 5)
    G01613987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the fuel tube quick release coupling.
    1. Install the fuel tube quick release coupling locking tang.
    2. Rotate the fuel tube quick release coupling locking tang into position.
    5. NOTE: Make sure the collar on the fuel tube is inserted fully into the fuel tube quick release coupling before the locking tang is locked.
    Fig 5: Installing Fuel Tube Quick Release Coupling (5 Of 5)
    G01613988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the fuel tube quick release coupling.
    1. Install the fuel tube quick release coupling.
    2. Press the fuel tube quick release coupling locking tang into position.
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