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Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS. SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES. NEVER SMOKE WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE. THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.




1. Release fuel system pressure.
2. Remove the air cleaner lid, disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose.
3. Remove the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the engine cover or throttle control shield if equipped.

NOTE: Wrap shop towels around hose to catch any gasoline spillage.

5. Disconnect fuel supply tube from rail. Refer to Quick-Connect Fittings.
6. Remove the Intake Manifold.
7. Disconnect electrical connectors from fuel injectors.
8. Remove bolts holding fuel rail.
9. Remove the fuel rail and injectors.
10. Remove injectors from the fuel rail.

INSTALLATION




1. Install the fuel injectors to the fuel rail.
2. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the O-ring on the nozzle end of each injector.
3. Insert fuel injector nozzles into openings in intake manifold. Seat the injectors in place. Tighten fuel rail bolts to 12 N.m (8 ft. lbs.).
4. Attach electrical connectors to fuel injectors.
5. Connect fuel supply tube to fuel rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fittings.
6. Install Intake Manifold.
7. Install the engine cover or throttle control shield if equipped.
8. Install the negative battery cable.
9. Install the air cleaner lid, connect the inlet air temperature sensor and makeup air hose. Tighten air inlet tube clamps to 3 N.m ± 1 (25 in. lbs. ± 5) torque.