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Quick Release Coupling

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, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. 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 connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
    1. Release the locking tabs.
    2. Pull up on the clip.
    3. Depress the release.
    GFD195501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD195502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. Inspect and clean both quick coupling ends. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
    GFD195503Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Make sure the retainer clip is fully seated and locked onto the tube by pulling on the quick connect coupling.

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

    GFD195504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  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 2 
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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

  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Squeeze the quick release coupling retainer locking tabs to release the locking mechanism and push the locking mechanism outward to release the tube.
    GFD195505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD195506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
    GFD195507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Depress the quick release coupling locking mechanism into the locked position.
    GFD195508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  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 3 
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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

  2. 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 locking tab on the quick release coupling and separate from the fitting.
GFD195509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. Release the locking tab and install the quick release coupling onto the fitting.
    GFD195510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Position the locking tab into the locked position.
    GFD195511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  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, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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

  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Squeeze the quick release coupling retainer locking tabs to release the locking mechanism and push the locking mechanism outward to release the tube.
    GFD195512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD195513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube.
    GFD195514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid tube connectors, 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 5 
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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

  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
    1. Release the secondary locking tabs.
    2. Pull out on the primary locking tab.
    GFD195517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Separate the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD195518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

    1. Push the quick release coupling onto the tube.
    2. Lock the secondary locking tab.
    GFD195519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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