Spring Lock Couplings: Disconnect

WARNING: Do not smoke, 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. Failure to follow these instructions may result in 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.

NOTE: These couplings are used to connect the fuel hoses to the fuel supply manifold.

Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
Remove the fuel tube clip.

Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tube And Clip
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Install the special tool.

Fig 2: Installing Special Tool
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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
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Separate the fitting and remove the special tool.

Fig 4: Separating Fitting
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