Tools Required
SA9127E Gage Bar Set
J 44855 Fuel Line Disconnect Set
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor
connector.
- Loosen the clamp at the air cleaner assembly.
- Remove the push pin attachment from the outlet resonator/duct assembly
to support bracket.
- Loosen the clamp at the throttle body assembly.
- Disconnect the PCV fresh air vent hose at the cam cover.
- Remove the outlet resonator/duct assembly.
- Remove the throttle cable from the throttle body cam.
- Using shop air, blow off dirt and dust near the fuel injector ports.
- Remove the throttle body and place a rag in the
throttle body opening.
Caution: Whenever fuel line fittings are loosened or disconnected, wrap a shop cloth
around the fitting to collect fuel. Place the cloth in an approved container.
- Relieve the fuel
system pressure. Refer to
Fuel System Diagnosis
.
- Disconnect the SA9127E
after the
pressure has been relieved.
- Position the engine harness away from the fuel rail assembly.
- Disconnect the fuel rail bracket and nut at the
rear of cam cover.
- While supporting the fuel rail assembly with an open-end wrench, loosen
the transfer line fitting at the fuel rail.
- Position the fuel line away from the rail assembly without disconnecting
the degas hose.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors at the fuel
injectors.
- Remove the fuel rail assembly attachment bolts.
Notice: Use care in removing the fuel rail assembly to prevent damage to the electrical
connector terminals and spray tips. The fuel injector is serviced as a complete assembly
only. Support fuel after fuel rail is removed in order to avoid damaging fuel rail
components. Since it is electrical, it should not be immersed in any cleaner.
- Remove the fuel rail assembly by carefully
pulling the rail backward and upward to remove the injectors from the cylinder head.
- Move the fuel rail assembly rearward while slightly rotating it to remove
the fuel rail assembly.
Notice: When cleaning or servicing the fuel rail, care must be taken to assure that
the plastic fuel rail surfaces that mate to the injector O-rings are not scratched.
Important: Whenever the fuel rail is removed for service, the upper and lower O-ring seals
must be replaced. The injectors can be serviced individually if required.
- Remove the fuel injector retaining clips.
- Remove the fuel injectors from the fuel rail.
- Remove and discard all injector O-ring seals by using a small pick.
Installation Procedure
- Transfer the components to new the fuel rail
if the rail is being replaced.
- Install the new upper and lower O-ring seals to the injectors.
- Install the injectors to the fuel rail assembly.
- Install the isolators with new seals to the injectors.
- Install the injector retaining clip.
Important: Lubricate the O-rings at the injector isolators prior to installing the injectors
into the cylinder head.
- Install the fuel rail to the cylinder head.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the fuel rail bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel rail-to-cylinder head - L61 to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Re-position the fuel line assembly.
Notice: An open-end wrench must be used to support the fuel line to rail connection
during loosening/tightening to avoid damaging the fuel rail assembly.
- Install the fuel line bracket and bracket
bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the transfer line fitting-to-fuel rail - L61 to 10 N·m
(89 lb in).
- Connect the fuel rail bracket and nut to the cylinder head.
Tighten
Tighten the fuel line bracket bolt - L61 to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Connect the fuel line to the transfer line.
Important: To ensure proper connection and to fully seat the retaining tabs, lightly pull
apart the connection.
- Insert the fuel transfer line into the fuel line connection. An audible click
noise should be heard.
- Remove the rag from the throttle body opening.
- Reinstall the throttle body.
Tighten
Tighten throttle body bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten throttle body nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the outlet resonator/duct assembly into
position.
- Install the throttle cable.
- Connect the PCV fresh air bent hose assembly.
- Tighten the clamp at the throttle body assembly.
- Position the outlet resonator/duct assembly up with the support bracket
and install the push pin.
- Tighten the clamp at the air cleaner assembly.
- Connect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor connector.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten
Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N·m (13 lb ft).