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Quick Release Coupling

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Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, 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 
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article , refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

  2. If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
    1. Release the locking tabs.
    2. Pull up on the clip.
    3. Depress the release.
    GFD423041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Disconnect the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD423042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. Inspect and clean both quick coupling ends. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
    GFD423043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: Make sure the retainer clip is fully seated and locked onto the tube by pulling on the quick connect coupling.

    Press the retainer clip into the quick connect coupling body until flush and the tabs are locked in place.

    GFD423044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, 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 
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article , refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Squeeze the quick release coupling retainer locking tabs to release the locking mechanism and push the locking mechanism outward to release the tube.
    GFD423045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD423046Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
    GFD423047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Depress the quick release coupling locking mechanism into the locked position.
    GFD423048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, 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 
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article , refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Release the locking tab on the quick release coupling and separate from the fitting.
GFD423049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. Release the locking tab and install the quick release coupling onto the fitting.
    GFD423050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Position the locking tab into the locked position.
    GFD423051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, 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 
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article , refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Squeeze the quick release coupling retainer locking tabs to release the locking mechanism and push the locking mechanism outward to release the tube.
    GFD423052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD423053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. Install the quick release coupling onto the tube.
    GFD423054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. 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 5 
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article , refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
    1. Release the secondary locking tabs.
    2. Pull out on the primary locking tab.
    GFD423055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Separate the quick release coupling from the tube.
GFD423056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

    1. Push the quick release coupling onto the tube.
    2. Lock the secondary locking tab.
    GFD423057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

Disconnect 

NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, 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 6 
  1. WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article , refer to Safety Warnings in General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

    Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .

  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release  .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Release the locking tab on the quick release coupling and separate from the fitting.
    GFD423058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Press down on the locking tab on the quick release coupling.
    GFD423059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. While pressing down on the locking tab on the quick release coupling and separate from the fitting.
GFD423060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Connect 

  1. While the locking tab is in the unlocked position, install the quick release coupling onto the fitting.
    GFD423061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Position the locking tab into the locked position.
    GFD423062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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