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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 may 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 servicing 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. For additional information, refer to PRESSURE RELIEF  .
  2. Remove the fuel tube clip.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Tube Clip
    G01309264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the special tool.
    Fig 2: Installing Special Tool
    G01309265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Close and push the special tool into the open side of the cage.
    Fig 3: Closing And Pushing Special Tool Into Open Side Of Cage
    G01309266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Separate the fitting.
    Fig 4: Separating Fitting
    G01309267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 5: Removing Special Tool
    G01309268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.