Removal Procedure
- Remove the fuel injection fuel rail noise shield (1). Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Noise Shield Replacement .
- Remove the fuel feed intermediate pipe. Refer to Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Replacement .
- Remove the fuel injection fuel rail pressure sensor. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement .
- Disconnect the electrical harness from the fuel rail harness connection.
- Remove the fuel rail assembly retaining bolts and upper rubber grommets, if necessary.
- Install EN-49248 studs (1) into the 2 outermost fuel rail assembly retaining bolt locations. Tighten the studs to 22 (16 lb ft).
- Install EN-49248 remover (2) onto each stud, and engage the hooks to the fuel rail. Install the nuts (3) retaining the remover onto the studs and tighten until snug.
- Turn the handles simultaneously in order to pull the fuel rail straight out along the fuel injector axis.
- DO NOT twist when pulling out on the fuel rail and injector assembly.
- Using EN-49248 remover, remove the fuel rail assembly.
NOTE:
Use care to avoid contact with the fuel rail harness during special tool installation and fuel rail removal.
NOTE:
EN-49248 will assist in the proper removal of the fuel rail assembly. Ensure that the following conditions are met: