Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the common rail pressure sensor connector.
- Disconnect the common rail regulator connector.
- Disconnect the common rail return hose.
- Remove the engine wiring guide from the intake manifold.
- Remove the high pressure fuel pipes. Refer to Fuel Injector Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement.
- Remove the common rail assembly.
Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Put a caps on the common rail pipe threads to avoid contamination from dust as soon as the fuel pipes are removed to prevent be clogged injectors.
Installation Procedure
- Install the common rail assembly using the retaining bolts and tighten to 25 N·m (18.4 lb in).
- Install the fuel pipes to the common rail. Refer to Fuel Injector Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement.
- Connect the common rail pressure sensor connector.
- Connect the common rail regulator connector.
- Prime the fuel system. Refer to Fuel System Priming.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Caution:
• 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.
Note: Do not reuse the fuel pipes. If reused, the contaminated pipes may be damage the injectors or cause leaks from the pipes.
