Ford 1997 Aerostar Workshop Manual page 42

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1. Securely grip component with one hand, and hose with the other hand as close as possible to

connection.

2. Sharply twist hose along its axis to "break" the temporary bond between hose and component. (No

adhesive is used to make hose connections during vehicle assembly, but natural aging of the

connections causes a temporary bond to exist.)

3. It is important to "break free" the hose at its connection point as indicated in Step 2. If the joint is

stubborn and the above method does not work, grip the hose with a pair of pliers directly over the

joint and twist again.

WARNING: MOST CONNECTIONS IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM ARE VERY

SECURE. A STRONG PULLING AND SIMULTANEOUS TWISTING ACTION IS REQUIRED TO

DISCONNECT. WHEN DISCONNECTION OCCURS, BOTH HANDS COULD SHARPLY AND

UNCONTROLLABLY MOVE IN THE DIRECTION OF EACH HAND'S PULLING. BE CAREFUL

THAT NO SHARP OR POSSIBLE DAMAGING OBJECTS ARE IN LINE WITH THE DIRECTION OF

PULL TO PREVENT PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE OBJECTS THAT WILL BE

IMPACTED BY THE HANDS WHEN DISCONNECTION OCCURS.

Once the hose/component joint has been broken, disconnect by securely gripping the component

with one hand and hose with the other. Twist hose and at the same time pull apart.

Installation

1. To reconnect a hose to a component, wet the hose with water and push onto component.

2. Vapor hoses should be assembled with the minimum engagement shown in the following illustration.

Fuel Line System, Aerostar

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