Mountaineer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999)
Fuel Line Coupler: Service and Repair
Spring Lock Coupling
Spring Lock Coupler Tools
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
DISCONNECT
1. Relieve the fuel pressure.
WARNING
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DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING 0 OR NEAR ANY
FUEL-RELATED COMPONENT. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY B IGNITED,
RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. BEFORE
SERVICING OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM
PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL SPRAYING OF FUEL, CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR A
FIRE HAZARD.
2. Remove the fuel tube clip.
3. Install the Spring Lock Coupler Tool.