Fuel Rail: Service and Repair

Fuel Pipe 1/2 Inch Remover:

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

WARNING:
^ DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY FUEL-RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. BEFORE WORKING ON OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.







4. Using the special tool, disconnect the fuel line.







5. Disconnect the accelerator cable and, if equipped, the speed control actuator cable.







6. Disconnect the fuel pulse damper vacuum hose.







7. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.







8. Remove the bolts and remove the fuel supply manifold.







9. Inspect the O-ring seals. Discard if damaged

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

CAUTION:
^ Use O-ring seals made of fuel-resistant material. Use of incorrect O-ring seals may result in fuel leakage.
^ Never use silicone grease. Silicone grease may clog fuel injectors.

NOTE: Lubricate the O-ring seals with clean Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G to aid installation.