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Spring Lock Couplings: Disconnect

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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or have open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may 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. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  2. Remove the fuel tube safety clip.
    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tube And Clip
    G03883081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the special tool.
    Fig 2: Installing Special Tool
    G03965053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Close and push the special tool into the open side of the cage.
    Fig 3: Closing And Pushing Special Tool Into Open Side Of Cage
    G03965054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Separate the fitting.
    Fig 4: Separating Fitting
    G03965055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 5: Removing Special Tool
    G03965056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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