Fuel Rail: Removal
WARNING:
THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER CONSTANT FUEL PRESSURE EVEN WITH ENGINE OFF. THIS PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED BEFORE SERVICING THE FUEL RAIL.
- Remove the air cleaner housing. See 3.2L V6 article.
- Remove the fuel rail trim panel screw and then remove the fuel rail trim panel (1).
- Release the fuel pressure through the fuel rail service valve (7).
- Disconnect the fuel feed line (3) at the fuel rail.
- Remove the fuel injector harness connector retaining clips (5), then disconnect the fuel injector harness connectors (6) from the fuel injectors (4).
- Remove the fuel rail bolts (8) attaching the fuel rail (2) to the intake manifold.
- Remove the fuel rail (2) with the fuel injectors (4) by moving the fuel rail (2) side to side and lifting gently upward.
WARNING:
PLACE A SHOP TOWEL AROUND FUEL LINES TO CATCH ANY EXCESS FUEL.