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Fuel Line Fittings - Hairpin Clip: 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 possible personal injury or a fire hazard.
CAUTION: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
  1. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - GASOLINE ENGINES  or FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - DIESEL ENGINES .
    Fig 1: Identifying Hairpin Clip
    G02776978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the shipping tab by bending downward.
  3. Spread the hairpin clip legs and push the clip into the fitting.
    Fig 2: Removing Hairpin Clip
    G02776979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Separate the fitting from the tube.
    Fig 3: Separating Fitting From Tube
    G02776980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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