Taurus V6-182 3.0L VIN 1 FI Flex Fuel (1997)
Coupler HVAC: Service and Repair
Spring Lock Coupling
REMOVAL
1. Discharge A/C system. Refer to System Discharging and Recovery. See: Service and Repair/Discharging and Recovery
2. Remove clip from spring lock coupling.
3. Fit Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool T81P-19623-G1 (3/8 inch), T81P-19623-G2 (1/2 inch), T83P-19623-C (5/8 inch) or T85L-19623-A
(3/4 inch) to the coupling.
4. NOTE: The garter spring may not release if the tool is cocked while pushing it into the cage opening.
Close tool and push into open side of cage to expand garter spring and release female fitting.
5. After garter spring is expanded, pull fitting apart.
6. Remove tool from disconnected coupling.
