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Spring Lock Couplings: Disconnect

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in GENERAL INFORMATION . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
  1. Refer to: GASOLINE AND GASOLINE-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
  2. If servicing a liquid fuel tube spring lock coupling, release the fuel system pressure.

    Refer to: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE  .

  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

    Refer to: BATTERY CABLES - PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV) .

  4. Install the Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect Tool on the tube and push into the spring lock coupling to release. Use Special Service Tool: 310-250 Disconnect Tool, Fuel Line  .
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  5. Separate the spring lock coupling from the tube.
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