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Spring Lock Couplings: Disconnect

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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, see FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE  .
  2. Remove the fuel tube clip.
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Tube Clip
    G01337951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the Disconnect Tool.
    Fig 2: Installing Disconnect Tool
    G01337952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Close and push the Disconnect Tool into the open side of the cage.
    Fig 3: Pushing Disconnect Tool Into Cage
    G01337953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Separate the fitting.
    Fig 4: Separating Fitting
    G01337954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the Disconnect Tool.
    Fig 5: Removing Disconnect Tool
    G01337955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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