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.

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.

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

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.

Fig 4: Separating Fitting
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