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Spring Lock Couplings

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD223926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
310-250Disconnect Tool, Fuel LineTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW

Disconnect 

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, refer to Safety Warnings in 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 .
  2. If servicing a liquid fuel tube spring lock coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Cables - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .
  4. Install the Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool on the tube and push into the spring lock coupling to release. Use Special Service Tool: 310-250 Disconnect Tool, Fuel Line.
    GFD223927Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Separate the spring lock coupling from the tube.
    GFD223928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. Align and push the spring lock coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
    GFD223929Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Pull on the coupling to make sure it is fully engaged.
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Cables - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .