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Spring Lock Couplings: Disconnect

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injuries.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be released to prevent accidental spraying of fuel, causing personal injury or a fire hazard.
  1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  2. Remove the fuel tube clip.
    Fig 1: View Of Fuel Tube And Clip
    G03883081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Install the special tool.
    Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (310-D005)
    G04710598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Close and push the special tool into the open side of the cage.
    Fig 3: Pushing Special Tool Into Open Side Of Cage
    G04710599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Separate the fitting.
    Fig 4: Separating Fitting
    G04710600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the special tool.
Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool (310-D005)
G04710601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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