Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
Fuel Line Coupler: Service and Repair
Spring Lock Coupling
WARNING:
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DO NOT SMOKE, CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR 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,
RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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FUEL SUPPLY LINES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTED ENGINES WILL REMAIN PRESSURIZED FOR LONG
PERIODS OF TIME AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN. FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE MUST BE PERFORMED PRIOR TO FUEL
SYSTEM SERVICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY.
REMOVAL
Fuel Tube Clip
1. Remove clip from spring lock coupling.
2. Position Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool 310-D004 (D67L-9280-A) for 3/8 inch tube or 310-D005 (D87L-9280-B) for 1/2 inch tube or
equivalent onto coupling. Make sure that tool can enter cage opening to release the garter spring.
3. Push the spring lock coupling disconnect tool into the cage opening to release the female fitting from the garter spring.
