Removal & Installation (Spring Lock Coupling)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Spring Lock Disconnect Tool (D87-9280-B) is required to perform this procedure. See Figure.

Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove the fuel tube clip. See Fig 1. Place Spring Lock Disconnect Tool over coupling. To release female fitting from garter spring, push coupler along tube into coupling. See Fig 2. Pull spring lock coupling apart. Remove coupler from disconnected spring lock coupling.
Inspect and clean both coupling ends. Check for damaged garter spring and "O" rings. Lubricate the "O" ring seals with engine oil and push both coupling ends together until spring lock is in place.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Fuel Tube Clip

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Fuel Lines With Spring Lock Coupling

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.