Removal Procedure
- Relieve the fuel pressure from the fuel system. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Clean the fuel rail assembly and the connections.
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (2) and the fuel return pipe (1) from the fuel rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
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- Disconnect the vacuum line from the fuel pressure regulator.
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- Remove the ignition coil wires from the coil and retainer clips on top of the supercharger.
- Remove the generator brace. Refer toGenerator Brace Replacement (3.4L)
or Generator Brace Replacement (3.8L)
in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the bypass valve actuator. Refer to Bypass Valve Actuator Replacement .
- Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
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- Remove the fuel injector electrical harness clips holding harness to front and the rear of the fuel rail.
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- Remove the engine mount strut bolt and nut from the left engine mount strut.
- Reposition the wiring harness from the left engine mount strut bracket.
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- Remove the fuel rail hold-down nuts.
- Remove the fuel rail hold-down stud.
- Remove the fuel rail with equal force on both sides of the fuel rail.
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