Spring Lock Coupling

Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE under FUEL SYSTEM. Place indicated spring lock coupler over coupling. See SPRING LOCK COUPLER IDENTIFICATION table. To release female fitting from garter spring, push coupler along tube into coupling. See Fig 1 .
Pull spring lock coupling apart. Remove coupler from disconnected spring lock coupling. Check for damaged garter spring and "O" rings. Wipe end of lines with clean cloth.
To install, place NEW "O" rings onto tube. Lubricate ends of lines with clean refrigerant oil. Locate White indicator ring (if equipped), which may have slipped down length of tube. Insert White indicator ring into cage of male fitting.
Push fitting together with a slight twisting motion. White indicator ring will pop free of cage to indicate that male fitting is properly seated over flared end of female fitting.

SPRING LOCK COUPLER IDENTIFICATION

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Lines With Spring Lock Coupler

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.