Spring Lock Couplings: Connect

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect and clean the tube fitting, spring lock coupling and the O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine oil.

Fig 1: Clean & Inspect Coupling Ends

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NOTE: Make sure the spring lock coupling is completely seated and locked in place by pulling on the coupling.

Connect the spring lock coupling onto the tube fitting.

Fig 2: Connecting Spring Lock Coupling Onto Tube Fitting

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Install the safety clip.

Fig 3: Installing Safety Clip

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Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.