Removal ProcedureInstallation Procedure
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the intake manifold bracket bolts.
- Remove the intake manifold bracket.
- Disconnect the fuel injector harness connectors.
- Remove the fuel feed line.
- Remove the fuel rail mounting bolts.
- 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.
- Remove the fuel rail with the fuel injectors attached.
- Remove the fuel injector retainer clips.
- Remove the fuel injectors by pulling down and out.
- Discard the fuel injector O-rings.
CAUTION:
Refer to Relieving Fuel Pressure Caution
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CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
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NOTE:
IMPORTANT:
If an injector becomes separated from the rail and remains in the cylinder head, replace the injector O-ring seals and the retaining clip.