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Spring Lock Coupling: Disconnect

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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: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before servicing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved 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 - 3.0L (2V)  or FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - 3.0L (4V)  .
  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
    G03957636Courtesy 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
    G03957637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Separate the fitting.
    Fig 4: Separating Fitting
    G03957638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the special tool.
    Fig 5: Identifying Special Tool
    G03957639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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