Ford Thunderbird Manual page 255

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
3. Push the spring lock coupling disconnect tool into
the cage opening to release the female fitting
from the garter spring.
PUSH TOOL INTO
CAGE OPENING
Pull the coupling male and female fittings apart.
4.
Remove the spring lock coupling disconnect tool
5.
from the disconnected spring lock coupling.
6. NOTE: Inspect coupling for missing or damaged
Q-rings. H either Q-ring is damaged both Q-rings
must be replaced. Replace 0-rings or garter
springs with the appropriate replacement parts
only.
Clean fittings with solvent.
0-RING S SPRING
Installation
Lubricate the Q-rings with clean engine oil.
1 .
Fuel Charging and Controls-4.6L (2V)
V10149- A
2.
V10150- A
3.
4.
V10151-A
V1 0156- A
USE ONLY SPECIFIED FUEL
RESISTANT 0-RINGS
(COLOR: BLACK)
CHECK
FOR
CORROSION
LUBRICATE 0-RINGS
WITH CLEAN ENGINE OIL
Insert male fitting into female fitting and push
together until garter spring is engaged.
GARTER SPRING
Pull on fittings to verify coupling engagement.
Install clip to spring lock coupling.
CORRECT
WRONG - WHEN FLARE OR
0-RINGS ARE SHOWING
FEMALE
1997
03-048 -7
AV0219-A
V10153-A
FUEL LINE
V10154-B
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