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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 connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
GFD522832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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Connect 

  1. Inspect and clean both quick coupling ends.
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  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.

    GFD522835Courtesy 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. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
    GFD522836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    GFD522837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Connect 

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    GFD522839Courtesy 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. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
    GFD522840Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Connect 

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  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. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
    GFD522843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    GFD522844Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Connect 

    GFD522845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. 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. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
    GFD522846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    GFD522847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Connect 

    GFD522848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. 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 8 
  1. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
    1. Release the secondary locking tab.
    2. Depress the primary locking tab.
    3. Separate the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD522849Courtesy 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.

    GFD522850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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