Spring Lock Couplings

Spring Lock Couplings









Disconnect

WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: When handling fuel, always observe fuel handling precautions and be prepared in the event of fuel spillage. Spilled fuel may be ignited by hot vehicle components or other ignition sources. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

NOTICE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retainer clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip can occur. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.

NOTICE: 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 can occur. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.

1. If disconnecting a liquid fuel tube spring lock coupling, release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release Service and Repair.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.

3. Remove the fuel tube safety clip.





4. Install the Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool onto the spring lock coupling.





5. Close and push the Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool into the open side of the cage.





6. Disconnect the spring lock coupling from the tube fitting.

Connect

1. Inspect and clean the tube fitting, spring lock coupling and the O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine oil.





2. NOTE: Make sure the spring lock coupling is completely seated and locked in place by pulling on the coupling.

Connect the spring lock coupling onto the tube fitting.





3. Install the safety clip.





4. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables Battery Disconnect.