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Fuel Line Connectors: Installation

  1. Ensure garter spring in cage of male fitting is not damaged. Replace if necessary. Clean all dirt from both pieces of coupling. Check "O" rings for damage, and replace using proper fuel resistant "O" rings (if necessary).
  2. Lubricate NEW "O" rings and inside of female fitting with clean engine oil. Snap fitting together. Install retaining clip onto coupling. Ensure horseshoe portion of clip is over coupling. DO NOT install retaining clip over rubber fuel line. See Figure.


Inspect and clean fittings. Lubricate tube end with clean engine oil to ease assembly. Align the tube to the fitting and push until a click is heard. Pull on the fitting to ensure it is fully engaged, then install safety clip.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Push Connect Fitting
G00191070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


Inspect and clean fittings. Lubricate tube end with clean engine oil to ease assembly. Align the tube to the fitting and push until a click is heard. Pull on the fitting to ensure it is fully engaged, then install safety clip.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Push Release Connector Fitting
G00191071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.