Ford Ecosport: Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS) / General Procedures - Spring Lock Couplings
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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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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If servicing a liquid fuel tube spring lock coupling, release the fuel system pressure.
Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C Fuel System - General
Information - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), General Procedures).
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Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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Install the Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool on the
tube and push into the spring lock coupling to release.
Install Suggested Tool: 310-250
Disconnect Tool, Fuel Line. Tool shown or a commercially available equivalent can be used.
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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 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
Draining
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...
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:
Inspection
Check liftgate-to-body dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Adjustment
All alignments
Open the liftgate...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert gas (MIG) plug welds...