Focus L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 5 (2003)
Fuel Line Coupler: Service and Repair
Quick Release Coupling
Disconnection
WARNING:
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DO NOT CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL
RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND CAN IGNITE. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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THIS PROCEDURE INVOLVES FUEL HANDLING. BE PREPARED FOR FUEL SPILLAGE AT ALL TIMES AND ALWAYS
OBSERVE FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
CAUTION:
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Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. It is therefore essential that absolute cleanliness is
observed when working with these components. Always install blanking plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
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When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip
area before separating from the tube.
NOTE: Fuel supply tube connectors are white or are identified by a white band. Fuel return tube connectors are red or are identified by a red band.
1. Release the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
1. Press the fuel tube quick release coupling locking tangs.
2. Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
3. Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
1. Pull the fuel tube quick release coupling locking tang.
2. Push the clip through the fuel tube quick release coupling to release the fuel tube.
4. Disconnect the fuel tube quick release coupling.
