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Quick Release Coupling

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 1 
    WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  1. Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions  ( GASOLINE AND GASOLINE-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ).
  2. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick release coupling, release the fuel system pressure.

    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  ( Fuel System Pressure Release  ).

  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

    Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .

    4. NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube quick release couplings, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the retaining clip area before disconnecting from the tube.
    Fig 1: Pulling Tabs Of Retainer Clip In Outward Position
    G08065057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Separate the tabs of the retainer clip and pull it to the outward position in the quick release coupling
  5. Depress the retainer clip and disconnect the quick release coupling from the tube.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Quick Release Coupling From Tube
    G08065058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Connect 

  1. Inspect and clean both quick coupling ends.
    2. NOTE: Inspect and clean both quick release coupling ends.
    Fig 3: Installing Quick Release Coupling Onto Tube
    G08065059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube.
    3. NOTE: Make sure the retainer clip is fully seated and locked onto the tube by pulling on the quick release coupling.
    Fig 4: Pushing Retainer Clip Into Quick Release Coupling Body
    G08065060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Press the retainer clip into the quick release coupling body until flush and the tabs are locked in place.
  4. Connect the battery ground cable.

    Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 2 
    WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  1. Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions  ( GASOLINE AND GASOLINE-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ).
  2. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick release coupling, release the fuel system pressure.

    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  ( Fuel System Pressure Release  ).

  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

    Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .

    4. NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube quick release couplings, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the retaining clip area before disconnecting from the tube.
    Fig 5: Releasing Lock Tab On Quick Release Coupling
    G08065061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Release the lock tab on the quick release coupling.
  5. Separate the quick release coupling from the fitting.
    Fig 6: Separating Quick Release Coupling From Fitting
    G08065062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Connect 

    NOTE: Inspect and clean both quick release coupling ends.
    Fig 7: Installing Quick Release Coupling Onto Fitting
    G08065063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Release the lock tab and install the quick release coupling onto the fitting.
  2. Apply the lock tab into the latched position.
    Fig 8: Applying Lock Tab Into Latched Position
    G08065064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Pull on the quick release coupling to make sure it is securely fastened.
  4. Connect the battery ground cable.

    Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 3 
    WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  1. Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions  ( GASOLINE AND GASOLINE-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ).
  2. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick release coupling, release the fuel system pressure.

    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  ( Fuel System Pressure Release  ).

  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

    Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .

    4. NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube quick release couplings, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the retaining clip area before disconnecting from the tube.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Fuel Tube Quick Release Coupling
    G08065065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
  5. Separate the quick release coupling from the fitting.
    Fig 10: Separating Quick Release Coupling From Fitting
    G08065066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Connect 

    NOTE: Inspect and clean both quick release coupling ends.
    Fig 11: Installing Quick Release Coupling Onto Tube In Fully Seated Position
    G08065067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube until it is fully seated.
  2. Pull on the quick release coupling to make sure it is securely fastened.
  3. Connect the battery ground cable.

    Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur.
NOTE: Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component damage may occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
NOTE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.
NOTE: Type 4 
    WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  1. Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions  ( GASOLINE AND GASOLINE-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ).
  2. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick release coupling, release the fuel system pressure.

    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  ( Fuel System Pressure Release  ).

  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

    Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .

    4. NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube quick release couplings, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the retaining clip area before disconnecting from the tube.
    Fig 12: Removing Quick Release Coupling From Fuel Tube
    G08065068Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Press both retaining tabs inward and remove quick release coupling from fuel tube.

Connect 

    NOTE: Inspect and clean both quick release coupling ends.
    Fig 13: Installing Quick Release Coupling Onto Tube In Fully Seated Position
    G08065069Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube until it is fully seated.
  2. Pull on the quick release coupling to make sure it is securely fastened.
  3. Connect the battery ground cable.

    Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .

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