310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma 2014 Fiesta
General Procedures Procedure revision date: 05/23/2013

Quick Release Coupling

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.

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 may occur. Always install blanking 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.

NOTE: Type 1

  1. Release the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma, General Procedures).
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. Inspect and clean both quick coupling ends.
  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 tabs are locked in place.
  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

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.

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 may occur. Always install blanking 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.

NOTE: Type 2

  1. Release the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma, General Procedures).
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

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.

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 may occur. Always install blanking 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.

NOTE: Type 3

  1. Release the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma, General Procedures).
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).

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.

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 may occur. Always install blanking 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.

NOTE: Type V

  1. Release the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00B Fuel System - General Information - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - Sigma, General Procedures).
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. Connect the battery ground cable.
    Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).