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Spring Lock Couplings: Connect

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    NOTE: Lubricate the fuel tube with clean engine oil.
    Fig 1: Pushing Spring Lock Coupling Onto Tube
    G06064468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Align and push the spring lock coupling onto the tube until a click is heard.
  2. Pull on the coupling to make sure it is fully engaged.
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.