FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Spring Lock Couplings






SPECIAL TOOL(S)

Disconnect

WARNING:
^ DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENT. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
^ FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. BEFORE SERVICING OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL SPRAYING OF FUEL, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR A FIRE HAZARD.


1. Relieve the fuel pressure.







2. Remove the fuel tube clip.







3. Install the disconnect tool.







4. Close and push the disconnect tool into the open side of the cage.







5. Separate the fitting.







6. Remove the disconnect tool.

Connect







1. To connect, push both of the coupling ends together until the spring lock is in place.
^ Inspect and clean both coupling ends.
^ Lubricate the O-ring seals with engine oil.