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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 566 (FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION)GENERAL PROCEDURESQUICK CONNECT COUPLING RETAINER CLIPINSTALLATION

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD

Quick Connect Coupling Retainer Clip: Installation

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the tool into the quick connect coupling body.
Insert the legs of the new retainer clip into the windows on the body of the quick connect coupling body.

Fig 1: Inserting Legs Of New Retainer Clip Into Windows On Body Of Quick Connect Coupling Body
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Push the retainer clip straight into the quick connect coupling body until it is flush with the top lip and the side of the connector body.

Fig 2: Pushing Retainer Clip Straight Into Quick Connect Coupling Body
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: If the retainer clip is properly installed, the tool should be locked into the quick connect coupling body and can only be removed when the center of the retaining clip is depressed.

Push down the center of the retainer clip and remove the tool. Upon release the retainer clip should remain in the quick connect coupler body.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.