LTD Country Squire V8-302 5.0L VIN F TBI (1983)
Fuel Line Coupler: Technical Service Bulletins
Fuel System - Line Connectors
Article No. 83-6-15
FUEL SYSTEM - LINE CONNECTORS ALL WITH EFI OR CFI
FORD 1983 FORD, T-BIRD, ESCORT, EXP
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983 LINCOLN/MARK/CONTINENTAL, MERCURY, XR7, LYNX, LN7
EFI and CFI fuel push connect retainers have an engagement "tab" that locks into the connector base. The tab is non-functional after assembly.
FIGURE 18
When line connector disassembly is required, it will be necessary to break away the engagement tabs with small pliers or side cutters (Figure 18). After
removal, the retainer clip must not be reused. A new retainer clip must be installed in the connector prior to reconnecting the fuel lines. Refer to the 1983
Car Shop Manual - Powertrain Section 24-50 for complete service information.
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