Fuel Rail - Removal

2.7L

WARNING: Release fuel system pressure before servicing fuel rail. Service vehicles in well ventilated areas and avoid ignition sources. Never smoke while servicing the vehicle.

1. Release fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel System Pressure Release Procedure. Service and Repair
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove intake manifold plenum. Intake Manifold - Removal.
4. Cover intake manifold to prevent foreign material from entering engine.
5. Disconnect fuel supply tube quick connect fitting at the rear of the fuel rail, Service and Repair.




6. Disconnect electrical connectors at fuel injectors. Refer to graphic. Push red colored slider away from injector (1). While pushing slider, depress tab (2) and remove connector (3) from injector. The factory fuel injection wiring harness is numerically tagged (INJ 1, INJ 2, etc.) for injector position identification. If harness is not tagged, note wiring location before removal.





7. Remove mounting bolts on both sides of fuel rail.
8. Lift fuel rail straight up off of cylinder head.
9. Remove retaining clips from fuel injectors at fuel rail.
10. Remove fuel injector from fuel rail.