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Spring Lock Couplings: Disconnect

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WARNING: Do not smoke, 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 can 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 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, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - GASOLINE ENGINES  or FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - DIESEL ENGINES .
  2. Remove the fuel tube clip.
    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tube And Clip
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  3. Install the special tool.
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool
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  4. Close and push the special tool into the open side of the cage.
    Fig 3: Pushing Special Tool Into Open Side Of Cage
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  5. Separate the fitting.
    Fig 4: Separating Fitting
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  6. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool
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