Fuel Rail: Service and Repair

FUEL INJECTION SUPPLY MANIFOLD

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 vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling procedures. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- The fuel system remains pressurized for a long time after the ignition is switched off. The fuel pressure must be released before attempting any repairs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

1. Release the fuel pressure.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.







4. Detach the accelerator cable.
1 Detach the accelerator cable from the bracket.
2 Detach the accelerator cable.







5. Disconnect the PCV and the fresh air hoses.







6. Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector and vacuum line.







7. Disconnect the fuel supply line.







8. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.







9. Remove the fuel injection supply manifold.
1. Remove the two bolts.
2. Remove the fuel injection supply manifold.







10. Remove the fuel pressure sensor.







11. Remove the fuel injectors.

INSTALLATION












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 vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling procedures. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
- The fuel system remains pressurized for a long time after the ignition is switched off. The fuel pressure must be released before attempting any repairs. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Do not use silicone grease to lubricate O-ring seals as it will block the fuel injectors.

NOTE: Install new O-ring seals.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the fuel injector O-ring seals with clean engine oil to aid installation.