Spring Lock Coupler

REMOVAL
1. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Fuel Pressure Release

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spring lock coupling, do not use a screwdriver or other sharp tool to remove the clip.

Fuel Tube Clip:

2. Remove the fuel tube clip.
3. Twist the spring lock coupling fitting to free it from any adhesion at the O-ring seals.

4. Fit Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool D87L-9280-A (3/6 inch) or D67L-9280-B (1/2 inch) or equivalent to the spring lock coupling.

Disconnect Tool:

5. Close the tool and push it into the open side of the cage to expand the garter spring and release the female fitting.

6. After the garter spring is expanded, pull the fittings apart.

7. Remove the tool from the disconnected coupling.

INSTALLATION

Fuel Line Coupling:

1. Make sure that the garter spring is in the cage of the male fitting. If the garter spring is missing, install a new spring by pushing it into the cage opening. If the garter spring is damaged, remove it from the cage with a small wire hook (not a screwdriver) and install a new spring.
2. Clean all dirt or foreign material from both pieces of the coupling.

WARNING: Use only the specified o-rings. Use of o-rings other than the specified type may allow the connection to leak intermittently during vehicle operation.

Fuel Tube Coupling:

3. Replace missing or damaged O-rings. With clean engine oil, lubricate the male fitting, the O-rings, and the inside of the female fitting.

Garter Spring:

4. Fit the female fitting to the male fitting and push until the garter spring snaps over the flared end of the female fitting.
5. Make sure that the coupling engagement is secure by pulling on the fitting and visually checking to make sure that the spring is over the flared end of the female fitting.

Fuel Tube Clip:

6. Position the fuel tube clip over the metal portion of the spring lock coupling. Firmly push the fuel tube clip onto the spring lock coupling. Make sure that the horseshoe portion of the clip is over the coupling. Do not install the fuel tube clip over the rubber fuel line.