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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 the 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: WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Health And Safety Precautions . 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 and pull up the locking clip.
    2. Remove the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD327953Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

    1. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
    2. Press the retainer clip into the quick connect coupling body until flush and the tabs are locked in place.
    GFD327954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. 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: WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Health And Safety Precautions . 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. Squeeze the quick release coupling retainer locking tabs to release the locking mechanism.
    2. Push the locking mechanism outward to release the tube.
    GFD327955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD327956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube.
    GFD327957Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. 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: WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Health And Safety Precautions . 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. Press down the locking tab.
    2. Push the locking mechanism slightly outward.
    GFD327958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the quick release coupling from the fuel pump.
GFD327959Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

    1. Install the quick release coupling onto the fuel pump.
    2. Push the locking mechanism slightly inward until fully seated.
    3. Position the locking tab into the locked position.
    GFD327960Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. 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 the 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: WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Health And Safety Precautions . 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 the locking clip.
    3. Remove the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD327961Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

    1. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
    2. Press the retainer clip into the quick connect coupling body until flush and the tabs are locked in place.
    GFD327962Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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