Installation (Spring Lock Coupling)

1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Installation (Spring Lock Coupling)
  1. Ensure garter spring in cage of male fitting is not damaged. Replace if necessary. Clean all dirt from both pieces of coupling. Check "O" rings for damage, and replace using proper fuel resistant "O" rings (if necessary).
  2. Lubricate "O" rings and inside of female fitting with clean engine oil. Snap fitting together. Install retaining clip onto coupling. Ensure horseshoe portion of clip is over coupling. DO NOT install retaining clip over rubber fuel line. See Fig 1 .
Fig 1: Installing Fuel Line Spring Lock Coupling
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