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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. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick release coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  2. If servicing a fuel vapor line, disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .
  3. Spread the tabs of the retainer clip and pull it to the outward position in the quick release coupling.
    GFD310980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Depress the retainer clip and disconnect the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD310981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
    GFD310982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Pull on the quick release coupling and the tube to make sure it is securely fastened.

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

    GFD310983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .

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. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick release coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  2. If servicing a fuel vapor line, disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .
  3. Squeeze the quick release coupling retainer locking tabs to release the locking mechanism and push the locking mechanism outward to release the tube.
    GFD310984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD310985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. NOTE: Visually inspect and verify that the locking mechanism is flush with the quick connect coupling housing and that the locking tabs are securely fastened.

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

    GFD310986Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Pull on the quick release coupling and the tube to make sure it is securely fastened.

    Depress the quick release coupling locking mechanism into the locked position.

    GFD310987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .

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. If servicing a fuel vapor line, disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .
  2. Release the locking tab on the quick release coupling and separate from the fitting.
GFD310988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. Release the locking tab and install the quick release coupling onto the fitting.
    GFD310989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Make sure the fuel tube clicks into place when installing the tube. To make sure that the fuel tube is fully seated, pull on the tube.

    Position the locking tab into the locked position.

    GFD310990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .

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. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick release coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  2. If servicing a fuel vapor line, disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .
  3. Squeeze the quick release coupling retainer locking tabs to release the locking mechanism and push the locking mechanism outward to release the tube.
    GFD310991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD310992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. NOTE: Pull on the quick release coupling and the tube to make sure it is securely fastened.

    Install the quick release coupling onto the tube.

    GFD310993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .

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 5 
  1. If servicing a fuel vapor line, disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .
  2. Pull the locking tab on the quick release coupling away from the tube.
    GFD310994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Separate the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD310995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. NOTE: Pull on the quick release coupling and the fitting to make sure it is securely fastened.

    Install the quick release coupling onto the tube.

    GFD310996Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .

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 6 
  1. If servicing a fuel vapor line, disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .
    1. Release the secondary locking tab.
    2. Depress the primary locking tab.
    3. Separate the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD310997Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

    1. Push the quick release coupling onto the tube.
    2. NOTE: Pull on the quick release coupling and the fitting to make sure it is securely fastened.

      Lock the secondary locking tab.

    GFD310998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .
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