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Spring Lock Couplings: Disconnect

WARNING: Do not carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and can ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious 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 always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
  1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release .
  2. Install the special tool on the tube and push into the spring lock coupling to release.
  3. Fig 1: Installing Special Tool (310-S039) On Tube And Pushing Into Spring Lock Coupling To Release
    GF0030174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Separate the spring lock coupling from the tube.
  5. Fig 2: Separating Spring Lock Coupling From Tube
    GF0030175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.