Installation (Hairpin Clip Fitting)

1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Installation (Hairpin Clip Fitting)
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With triangular portion pointing away from fitting opening, insert clip into any 2 adjacent openings. Install clip to fully engage body. Clean end of fitting. Align fitting and tube axially, and push fitting onto tube end. When fitting is engaged, a click will be heard.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Hairpin Clip Fitting
G92J04205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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