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Spring Lock Couplings: Disconnect

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure; refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE-2.0L ZETEC  or FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE-3.0L (4V) .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the fuel line clip.
    Fig 1: Removing Fuel Line Clip
    G01391179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the special tool.
    Fig 2: Installing Special Tool
    G01391180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Close and push the special tool into the open side of the cage.
    Fig 3: Pushing Special Tool Into Open Side Of Cage
    G01391181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Separate the coupling.
    Fig 4: Separating Coupling
    G01391182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 5: Removing Special Tool
    G01391183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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