Spring Lock Couplings: Disconnect

WARNING:

Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may 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 repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Relieve the fuel system pressure; Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - 2.0L ZETEC , or FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - 2.0L ZETEC .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .

Fig 1: Removing Fuel Line Clip
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the fuel line clip.

Fig 2: Installing Special Tool
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the special tool.

Fig 3: Closing & Pushing Special Tool Into Open Side Of Cage
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Close and push the special tool into the open side of the cage.

Fig 4: Separating Coupling
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Separate the coupling.

Fig 5: Removing Special Tool
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the special tool.