Town Car V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Fuel Line Service Parts
SPLICING NYLON to NYLON
1. Perform fuel pressure release procedure.
2. Drain fuel tank, if necessary.
3. Cut a section of service tubing, Type 11 or 12 nylon 7.9 mm (5/16 inch) diameter, to same length as damaged section of tubing.
4. Select proper 7.9 mm (5/16 inch) barbed connectors for completing splice. Two connectors are required for each splice.
5. Install barbed connectors into each end of replacement tubing using boiling water.
NOTE: To make hand insertion of barbed connectors into nylon easier, tube end must be soaked in a cup of boiling water for one minute
immediately before pushing barbed connectors into nylon.
6. Install clips onto any tubes which might be difficult to access once final splices are completed.
7. Install two keystone clamps loosely onto original nylon tubing.
8. Complete splice of replacement nylon to original nylon tubing at both ends.
9. Tighten keystone clamps.
10. Install any remaining clips which were removed for this service and check that tubes are secure in original clips.
11. Fill fuel tank if necessary. Start engine and check for leaks.
