Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Saturn Ion 3, 2005 Saturn Ion 2, and 2005 Saturn Ion 1. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
- Use a back up wrench on the fuel rail and disconnect the fuel supply pipe.
- Disconnect the fuel injector harness connectors.
- Remove the fuel rail attaching studs.
- Remove the fuel rail using the following procedure:
- Pull the fuel rail back and upward to remove the fuel injectors from the cylinder head ports.
- Rotate the fuel rail in order to position the injectors downward.
- Remove the fuel rail.
- Remove the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement .
IMPORTANT:
Use care when removing the fuel rail assembly in order to prevent damage to the fuel injectors electrical connector terminals and spray tips.