SECTION 310-00: Fuel System — General Information
2014 Flex Workshop Manual
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Procedure revision date: 05/02/2013

Quick Connect Coupling


Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada)
WSS-M2C945-A

Disconnect — Type I

 WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

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.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.

  1. NOTE: Always wrap the fuel line connection with a towel before diconnecting it.

    If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release in this section.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .
  1. NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube quick connect couplings, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the retaining clip area before disconnecting from the tube. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before connecting the quick connect coupling.

    Spread the tabs of the retainer clip and pull it to the outward position in the quick connect coupling.
  1. Depress the retainer clip and disconnect the quick connect coupling from the tube.

Connect — Type I

  1. NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube and quick connect coupling O-ring seals.

    Install the quick connect coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
  1. NOTE: Make sure the retainer clip is fully seated and locked onto the tube by pulling on the quick connect coupling.

    Press the retainer clip into the quick connect coupling body until flush and the legs are locked in place.
  1. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

Disconnect — Type II

 WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

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.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.

  1. NOTE: Always wrap the fuel line connection with a towel before diconnecting it.

    If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release in this section.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .
  1. NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube quick connect couplings, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the retaining clip area before disconnecting from the tube. Apply clean engine oil to the end of the tube before connecting the quick connect coupling.

    Squeeze the quick connect coupling retainer locking tabs to release the locking mechanism and push the locking mechanism outward to release the tube.
  1. Remove the quick connect coupling from the tube.

Connect — Type II

  1. Inspect and clean both quick connect coupling ends.
  1. Install the quick connect coupling onto the tube until fully seated.
  1. NOTE: Visually inspect and verify that the locking mechanism is flush with the quick connect coupling housing and that the locking tabs are securely fastened.

    Depress the quick connect coupling locking mechanism into the locked position.
  1. Pull on the quick connect coupling and the tube to make sure it is securely fastened.
  1. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

Disconnect — Type III

 WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

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.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.

  1. NOTE: Always wrap the fuel line connection with a towel before diconnecting it.

    If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release in this section.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .
  1. NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube quick connect couplings, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the retaining clip area before disconnecting from the tube.

    Release the lock tab on the quick connect coupling.
  1. Separate the quick connect coupling from the fitting.

Connect — Type III

  1. Inspect and clean both quick connect coupling ends.
  1. Release the lock tab and install the quick connect coupling onto the fitting.
  1. Apply the lock tab into the latched position.
  1. Pull on the quick connect coupling to make sure it is securely fastened.
  1. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

Disconnect — Type IV

 WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

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.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.

  1. NOTE: Always wrap the fuel line connection with a towel before diconnecting it.

    If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release in this section.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .
  1. NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube quick connect couplings, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the retaining clip area before disconnecting from the tube.

    Squeeze the quick connect coupling retainer locking tabs to release the locking mechanism and push the locking mechanism outward to release the tube.
  1. Remove the quick connect coupling from the tube.

Connect — Type IV

  1. Inspect and clean both quick connect coupling ends.
  1. Install the quick connect coupling onto the tube.
  1. Pull on the quick connect coupling and the tube to make sure it is securely fastened.
  1. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

Disconnect — Type V

 WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

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.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.

  1. NOTE: Always wrap the fuel line connection with a towel before diconnecting it.

    If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release in this section.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .
  1. NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube quick connect couplings, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the retaining clip area before disconnecting from the tube.

    Remove the quick connect coupling from the fitting.
    1. Depress the clip Into the quick connect coupling.
    1. Remove the quick connect coupling from the fitting.

Connect — Type V

  1. Inspect and clean both quick connect coupling ends.
  1. Install the quick connect coupling onto the tube.
  1. Pull on the quick connect coupling and the tube to make sure it is securely fastened.
  1. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .

Disconnect — Type VI

 WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers or audio equipment of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery when working on an evaporative emission (EVAP) system or fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

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.

NOTICE: Do not use any tools. The use of tools may cause a deformity in the clip components which may cause fuel leaks.

  1. NOTE: Always wrap the fuel line connection with a towel before diconnecting it.

    If servicing a liquid fuel tube quick connect coupling, release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System Pressure Release in this section.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .
  1. NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube quick connect couplings, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the retaining clip area before disconnecting from the tube.

    Remove the quick connect coupling from the fitting.
    1. Depress the clip into the quick connect coupling.
    1. Remove the quick connect coupling from the fitting.

Connect — Type VI

  1. Inspect and clean both quick connect coupling ends.
  1. Install the quick connect coupling onto the tube.
  1. Pull on the quick connect coupling and the tube to make sure it is securely fastened.
  1. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .