Fuel Rail: Service and Repair

FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.
2. Remove the intake manifold.
3. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.




4. Remove the bolts.
5. Remove the fuel rail and injectors from the manifold as an assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install new O-rings to the injectors.
2. Install the fuel rail and injectors as an assembly to the manifold.
3. Install the bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolts to 9.8 N.m (87 lb in).

4. Connect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
5. Install the intake manifold.
6. Inspect for fuel leaks using the following procedure:
1. With the engine OFF, turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
2. Inspect for fuel leaks.
3. Turn the ignition OFF for at least 10 seconds.
4. With the engine OFF, turn ON the ignition for 2 seconds.
5. Inspect for fuel leaks.
6. Turn the ignition OFF.