Removal Procedure
Caution: Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire could occur
if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline or diesel
fuel in an open container, due to the possibility of fire or explosion. Have
a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher nearby.
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing
any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to
the vehicle or its components.
Notice:
• | 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. |
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to
Fuel Pressure Relief
.
Important: Mask the intake ducts. Entry of foreign objects can cause severe engine
damage.
- Remove the intake plenum. Refer to Intake Plenum
Replacement and Installation
.
- Loosen the fuel rail bracket bolts near the fuel supply-return
lines.
- Disconnect the fuel rail intermediate lines (supply-return). Then,
position the fuel rail intermediate lines away from the fuel rail .
- Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors. Unclip the
harness from the fuel rail.
- Disconnect the fuel rail attaching bolts from the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator vacuum line.
Caution: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye
injury.
- Use compressed air in order to blow dirt out of the area where the injectors
enter the intake casting.
- Release the locking tabs on the fuel rail. Pry each injector out
of the intake manifold.
- Remove the fuel rail assembly.
- Remove the injectors from the fuel rail.
Notice: If necessary, remove rust or burrs from the fuel pipes with an emery
cloth. Use a radial motion with the fuel pipe end in order to prevent damage
to the O-ring sealing surface. Use a clean shop towel in order to wipe off
the male tube ends. Inspect all the connections for dirt and burrs. Clean
or replace the components and assemblies as required.
- Remove the O-rings from the injectors. Discard the O-rings.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the new injector O-rings with clean engine oil.
- Install the new injector O-rings on the injectors.
- Install the injectors to the fuel rail with the new retainer clips.
- Ensure that the injectors are aligned by orienting the electrical
connector perpendicular to the crankshaft centerline.
- Install the fuel rail with the injectors to the intake manifold.
- Reconnect the fuel pressure regulator vacuum line.
- Reconnect the fuel rail attaching bolts to the intake manifold.
- Reconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors and the clip
harness to the fuel rail.
- Reconnect the fuel rail intermediate lines (supply-return) to
the fuel rail .
- Tighten the fuel fittings to the fuel rail
- Install/tighten the fuel rail bracket bolts near the fuel supply-return
lines.
- Reinstall the intake plenum. Refer to Intake
Plenum Replacement and Installation
.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Crank the engine for a few seconds. Turn off the engine if the
engine starts.
- Check for fuel leaks.