Duckbill Clip Fitting; Removal & Installation - Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual

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Duckbill Clip Fitting

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

A special tool is available from Ford and other manufacturers for removing the retaining clips. Use

Ford Tool T82L−9300−AH or equivalent. If the tool is not on hand, go onto step 2. Align the slot on

the push connector disconnect tool with either tab on the retaining clip. Pull the line from the

If the special clip tool is not available, use a pair of narrow 6−inch slip−jaw pliers with a jaw width of

0.2 in (3mm) or less. Align the jaws of the pliers with the openings of the fitting case and compress

the part of the retaining clip that engages the case. Compressing the retaining clip will release the

fitting, which may be pulled from the connector. Both sides of the clip must be compressed at the

same time to disengage.

Inspect the retaining clip, fitting end and connector. Replace the clip if any damage is apparent.

Push the line into the steel connector until a click is heard, indicating the clip is in place. Pull on the

line to check engagement.

Duckbill Clip Fitting

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