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Spring Lock Couplings: Disconnect

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WARNING: Do not smoke or 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 may be ignited, resulting in possible 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. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - GASOLINE ENGINES  or FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - DIESEL ENGINES .
  2. Remove the fuel tube clip.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Tube Clip
    G02776966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the special tool.
    Fig 2: Installing 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
    G02776968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Separate the fitting.
    Fig 4: Separating Fitting
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  6. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 5: Removing Special Tool
    G02776970Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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