Vapor Tube Fittings: Disconnect
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any kind when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited, failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
The evaporative emissions system contains fuel vapor and condensed fuel vapor. Although not present in large quantities, it still presents a the danger of explosions or fire. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery to minimize the possibility of an electrical spark occurring, possibly causing a fire or explosion if fuel vapor or liquid fuel are present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
CAUTION:
When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube.
NOTE:
During the repair or replacement of fuel-related components, all liquid and vapor fuel openings shall be capped, taped or otherwise appropriately protected to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. All caps, tape and other protective materials shall be removed prior to installation.
NOTE:
If the fuel tube retainer clip is broken or damaged, install a new clip using a suitable fuel tube disconnect tool to separate the retaining clip legs. Once the retainer legs have been separated, lift the clip out of the connector housing, lifting from the stamped side of the connector body.
- Push the tube into the fitting to release the pressure, then press the locking button and pull the tube out of the fitting.