Ford Escape: Fuel System - General Information / General Procedures - Spring Lock Couplings
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310-250 Disconnect Tool, Fuel Line TKIT-2012A-FL TKIT-2012A-ROW |
Disconnect
NOTICE:
When reusing liquid or vapor tube connectors, make sure to
use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector
retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the
tube or connector retaining clip can occur. Apply clean engine oil to
the end of the tube before inserting the tube into the connector.
NOTICE:
Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise
tolerances and fine clearances. It is essential that absolute
cleanliness is observed when working with these components or component
damage can occur. Always install plugs to any open orifices or tubes.
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Refer to: Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety
Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
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If servicing a liquid fuel tube spring lock coupling, release the fuel system pressure.
Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00B)
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Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01)
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Install the Fuel Line Disconnect Tool on the tube and push into the spring lock coupling to release.
Use Special Service Tool: 310-250
Disconnect Tool, Fuel Line.
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Separate the spring lock coupling from the tube.
Connect
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Align and push the spring lock coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
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Pull on the coupling to make sure it is fully engaged.
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Connect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01)
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Pressure release
WARNING:
Fuel may remain pressurized in some fuel lines after the
Fuel System Pressure Release procedure. Wear safety gloves and a face
shield when disconnecting pressure lines to avoid skin and eye contact...
Disconnect
NOTICE:
When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to
use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector
retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the
tube or connector retaining clip may occur...
Other information:
Switching the Rear Window Wiper On and Off
Intermittent wipe.
Continuous wipe.
Rear window wiper off.
Reverse Wipe
What Is Reverse Wipe
Reverse wipe turns on the rear window
wiper when you shift into reverse (R) and
the windshield wipers are on...
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Fluid Container
Draining
Refer to: Brake and Clutch Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap...