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Quick Release Coupling

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Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 1 
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION (EXCEPT ELECTRIC) . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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

  2. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick release coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release 
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Separate the tabs of the retainer clip and pull it to the outward position in the quick release coupling
    GFD269221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Depress the retainer clip and disconnect the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD269222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. Inspect and clean both quick coupling ends.
  2. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube.
    GFD269223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. NOTE: Make sure the retainer clip is fully seated and locked onto the tube by pulling on the quick release coupling.

    Press the retainer clip into the quick release coupling body until flush and the tabs are locked in place.

    GFD269224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 2 
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION (EXCEPT ELECTRIC) . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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

  2. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick release coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release 
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Release the lock tab on the quick release coupling.
    GFD269225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Separate the quick release coupling from the fitting.
GFD269226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. NOTE: Inspect and clean both quick release coupling ends.

    Release the lock tab and install the quick release coupling onto the fitting.

    GFD269227Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Apply the lock tab into the latched position.
    GFD269228Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Pull on the quick release coupling to make sure it is securely fastened.
  4. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 3 
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION (EXCEPT ELECTRIC) . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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

  2. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick release coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release 
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
    GFD269229Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Separate the quick release coupling from the fitting.
GFD269230Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. NOTE: Inspect and clean both quick release coupling ends.

    Install the quick release coupling onto the tube until it is fully seated.

    GFD269231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Pull on the quick release coupling to make sure it is securely fastened.
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 4 
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION (EXCEPT ELECTRIC) . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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

  2. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick release coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release 
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Press both retaining tabs inward and remove quick release coupling from fuel tube.
GFD269210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. NOTE: Inspect and clean both quick release coupling ends.

    Install the quick release coupling onto the tube until it is fully seated.

    GFD269211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Pull on the quick release coupling to make sure it is securely fastened.
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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