Fuel Pressure Release & Fuel Line Connections
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Fuel system is under pressure. Pressure must be released before servicing fuel system components.
- Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove fuel cap to release fuel tank pressure. Using EFI Pressure Gauge (T80L-9974-B), release fuel pressure from fuel-pressure relief valve on fuel rail.
- To disconnect fuel lines, remove retaining clip from outside of fuel line coupling. Use Spring Lock Coupling Remover (D87L-9280-A) for 3/8" line or (D87L-9280-B) for 1/2" line. Install spring lock coupling remover on fuel line coupling so it enters cage opening. See Fig 1 .
- Push spring lock coupling remover into cage opening to release female fitting from garter spring. Pull couplings apart. Remove spring lock coupling remover.
- When installing fuel lines, install new "O" rings on fuel lines. Use only specified fuel resistant "O" rings (Brown). Before installing, lightly coat "O" rings with clean engine oil. Clean fittings, and replace garter spring (if necessary). Fit female fitting to male fitting and push until garter spring snaps over flared end of female fitting.
- Ensure lines are locked together and garter spring is over female fitting flared end. Install retaining clip. Ensure horseshoe portion of clip is over coupling. DO NOT install retaining clip over rubber fuel line.
NOTE:
Install Black retaining clip on fuel supply line and Gray clip on fuel return line.