Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
2. Clean all dirt or foreign material from both pieces of the coupting.
Fuel Tube Coupling
3. Replace the missing or damaged O-rings. Use only the O-rings listed.
CAUTION: Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material. The use of any O-rings other than the specified O-rings may
cause the connection to leak intermittently during vehicle operation.
Lubricate the male fitting, the O-rings and the inside of the female fitting with clean engine oil meeting Ford specification ESE-M2C153-E such
as Motorcraft oil, or equivalent.
4. Fit the female fitting to the male fitting and push until the garter spring snaps over the flared end of the female fitting.
Garter Spring
5. Ensure coupling engagement by pulling on the fitting and visually checking it to be sure the garter spring is over the flared end of the female
fitting.
6. Position the retaining clip over the metal portion of the spring lock coupling. Firmly push the retaining clip onto the spring lock coupling. Be sure
that the horseshoe portion of the clip is over the coupling. Do not install the retaining clip over rubber fuel tubes (9291).
NOTE: All vehicles require the large "black" clip to be installed on the supply side fuel line and the small "gray" clip to be installed on the return side
fuel line.
Replacement Garter Springs
3/8 inch -- E1ZZ-19E576-A
