Items 9,10 And 18: Fuel Supply And Vapor Tube Quick Connect Fittings Removal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
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 the tube.
NOTE:
If the fuel tube or retainer clip is broken or damaged, install a new clip using a suitable fuel line disconnect tool to separate the retainer clip legs. Once the retainer clip legs have been separated, lift the clip out of the connector housing, lifting from the stamped side of the connector body.
- Push the connector towards the tube to release pressure.
- Press the fuel tube quick release coupling button and pull the fuel tube to disconnect.