Removal Procedure
An 8-digit identification number is stamped on the fuel rail. Refer to this number if servicing or part replacement is required.
- Remove the engine fuel feed pipe from the fuel rail.
Caution: In order to reduce the risk of fire and personal injury that may result
from a fuel leak, always install the fuel injector O-rings in the proper position.
If the upper and lower O-rings are different colors (black and brown), be
sure to install the black O-ring in the upper position and the brown O-ring
in the lower position on the fuel injector. The O-rings are the same size
but are made of different materials.
Notice: Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in
order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering the open
pipes and passages.
- Relieve fuel system pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
- Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to
Upper Intake Manifold Replacement
.
- Disconnect the main injector harness electrical connector.
- Disconnect the main fuel injector electrical harness connector.
- Pull up the lock release (2) of the fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Depress the lock tabs (1) and disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Remove the fuel injector electrical wiring harness from the fuel rail.
- Remove the fuel rail bolts.
- Remove the fuel rail assembly.
- Remove the fuel injector O-ring seal from the spray tip end of each injector.
- Remove and discard O-rings if damaged.
Installation Procedure
Notice:
⢠| Use care when servicing the fuel system components, especially
the fuel injector electrical connectors, the fuel injector tips, and
the injector O-rings. Plug the inlet and the outlet ports of the fuel rail
in order to prevent contamination. |
⢠| Do not use compressed air to clean the fuel rail assembly as this
may damage the fuel rail components. |
⢠| Do not immerse the fuel rail assembly in a solvent bath in order
to prevent damage to the fuel rail assembly. |
- Replace any damaged O-ring seals that were removed.
- Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
- Install the fuel rail assembly into the intake manifold. Tilt the fuel rail assembly slightly to install the injectors.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the fuel rail bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 NĀ·m (89 lb in).
- Install the fuel injector electrical wiring harness to the fuel rail.
- Connect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Push the slide locks (2) into position.
- Connect the main fuel injector electrical harness connector.
- Install the fuel feed pipe to the fuel rail.
- Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to
Upper Intake Manifold Replacement
.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.
- Inspect for fuel leaks with the following procedure:
12.1. | Turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds. |
12.2. | Turn OFF the ignition for 10 seconds. |
12.3. | Turn ON the ignition. |
12.4. | Inspect for fuel leaks. |