Fuel Rail: Removal
| 1 - WIRING HARNESS COVER |
| 2 - FUEL RAIL |
| 3 - FUEL LINE |
| 4 - FUEL INJECTOR |
| 5 - FUEL INJECTOR RETAINING CLIP |
| 6 - FUEL INJECTOR HARNESS CONNECTOR |
| 7 - FUEL RAIL SERVICE VALVE |
| 8 - FUEL RAIL BOLT |
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 engine cover. (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - REMOVAL)(Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - REMOVAL) .
- Remove the wiring harness cover retaining screw, and then remove the wiring harness cover (1).WARNING: PLACE A SHOP TOWEL AROUND FUEL LINES TO CATCH ANY EXCESS FUEL.
- 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.