Spring Lock Couplings

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

310-S039  Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock Coupling

1. If servicing a liquid fuel tube spring lock coupling, release the fuel system pressure.

   Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  .

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

   Refer to: Battery Cables - 2.0L Duratec-HE  ( BATTERY CABLES - 2.0L DURATEC-HE ).

3. Install the Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool on the tube and push into the spring lock coupling to release.

   Special Tool(s)  : 310-S039 (Disconnect Tool, Spring Lock Coupling) 

   Fig 1: Releasing Spring Lock Coupling On Tube

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4. Separate the spring lock coupling from the tube.
   Fig 2: Separating Spring Lock Coupling From Tube

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1. Align and push the spring lock coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
   Fig 3: Aligning And Pushing Spring Lock Coupling Onto Tube

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2. Pull on the coupling to make sure it is fully engaged.
3. Connect the battery ground cable.

   Refer to: Battery Cables - 2.0L Duratec-HE  ( BATTERY CABLES - 2.0L DURATEC-HE ).