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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 CLIPREMOVAL
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD

Quick Connect Coupling Retainer Clip: Removal

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Removal
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.
  1. Insert the tool that is supplied with the new replacement retainer clip into the quick connect coupling body until it engages and spreads the retainer legs.
    Fig 1: Inserting Tool With New Replacement Retainer Clip Into Quick Connect Coupling Body
    G04657697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Grasp the retainer clip under the lip on each side, pull outward and remove while simultaneously removing the tool from the quick connect coupling body.
    • The legs of the retainer clip may catch on the quick connect coupling body just prior to removal and you may need to open the legs of the retainer clip slightly to complete removal.
    Fig 2: Legs Of Retainer Clip May Catch On Quick Connect Coupling Body
    G04657698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Discard the quick connect coupling retainer clip.
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