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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Warning in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1886167  Size: SH
  1. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement.
  2. Disconnect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (2) from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  3. Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Warning in the Preface section.

  4. Use compressed air in order to remove any debris from the around the area where the fuel injectors enter the lower intake manifold.

  5. Object Number: 1836385  Size: SH
  6. Remove the fuel rail bolts.
  7. Caution: 

       • Remove the fuel rail assembly carefully in order to prevent damage to the injector electrical connector terminals and the injector spray tips. Support the fuel rail after the fuel rail is removed in order to avoid damaging the fuel rail components.
       • Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering open pipes and passages.

  8. Remove the fuel rail with fuel injectors from the lower intake manifold.
  9. Disengage the fuel injector electrical connector lock.
  10. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connector.

  11. Object Number: 1285199  Size: SH
  12. Remove the fuel injector retainer clip.

  13. Object Number: 1285197  Size: SH
  14. Remove the fuel injector.
  15. Remove and discard the fuel injector seals.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1285197  Size: SH
  1. Install NEW fuel injector seals.
  2. Install the fuel injector.

  3. Object Number: 1285199  Size: SH
  4. Install the fuel injector retainer clip.
  5. Install the fuel injector electrical connector.
  6. Engage the fuel injector electrical connector lock.

  7. Object Number: 1836385  Size: SH
  8. Install the fuel rail with fuel injectors to the lower intake manifold.
  9. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  10. Install the fuel rail bolts. Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  11. Object Number: 1886167  Size: SH
  12. Connect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (2) to the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service.
  13. Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement.