Spring Lock Couplings

Disconnect

WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before repairing or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure; refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - 2.0L ZETEC or FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - 3.0L DURATEC (4V).
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT.




3. Remove the fuel line clip.




4. Install the special tool.




5. Close and push the special tool into the open side of the cage.




6. Separate the coupling.




7. Remove the special tool.

Connect




1. Clean and inspect both coupling ends. Install new O-ring seals and garter springs if necessary.




2. Fit the male coupling into the female end and push until the garter spring snaps over the flared end of the female coupling.




3. Verify coupling engagement by pulling on the lines.




4. Install the fuel line clip.
5. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT.