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Quick Release Coupling

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 1 

  1. 1.

    If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

  1. 2.

    Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

  1. 3.

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  1. 4.

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Connect 

  1. 1.

    Inspect and clean both quick coupling ends.
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  1. 2.

    NOTE: Make sure the retainer clip is fully seated and locked onto the tube by pulling on the quick connect coupling.

    Press the retainer clip into the quick connect coupling body until flush and the tabs are locked in place.

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  1. 3.

    Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 2 

  1. 1.

    If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

  1. 2.

    Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

  1. 3.

GFD132140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

GFD132141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. 1.

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  1. 2.

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  1. 3.

    Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 3 

  1. 1.

    If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

  1. 2.

    Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

  1. 3.

GFD132144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. 1.

GFD132145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 2.

GFD132146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 4 

  1. 1.

    If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

  1. 2.

    Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

  1. 3.

GFD132147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

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Connect 

  1. 1.

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  1. 2.

    Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 5 

  1. 1.

    If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

  1. 2.

    Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

  1. 3.

GFD132150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

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Connect 

  1. 1.

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  1. 2.

    Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 8 

  1. 1.

    If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

  1. 2.

    Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

  1. 3.

    1. 1.

      Release the secondary locking tab.

    1. 2.

      Depress the primary locking tab.

    1. 3.

      Separate the quick release coupling from the tube.
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Connect 

  1. 1.

    1. 1.

      Push the quick release coupling onto the tube.

    1. 2.

      NOTE: Pull on the quick release coupling and the fitting to make sure it is securely fastened.

      Lock the secondary locking tab.

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  1. 2.

    Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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