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.
Warning: 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.
Caution: 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
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. |
- 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.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the fuel rail bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·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. |