Spring Lock Couplings

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY	310-S039 (T90T-9550-S) Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock Coupling TKIT-1990-LMH

Disconnect

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

1.

Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

2.

If servicing a liquid fuel tube spring lock coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .

3.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Cables - 2.3L Ecoboost (257kW 350PS) - MI4 .

4.

Install the Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool on the tube and push into the spring lock coupling to release. Use Special Service Tool: 310-S039 (T90T-9550-S) Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock Coupling.

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5.

Separate the spring lock coupling from the tube.

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Connect

1.

Align and push the spring lock coupling onto the tube until fully seated.

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2.

Pull on the coupling to make sure it is fully engaged.

3.

Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Cables - 2.3L Ecoboost (257kW 350PS) - MI4 .