Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation

Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation





Caution: Refer to Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Installation Caution (Service Precautions) .

Important: DO NOT use the fuel injector O-ring seals again. Install NEW fuel injector O-ring seals during assembly.


1. Lubricate the NEW fuel injector O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
2. Install the O-ring seals to the fuel injectors.




3. Install the fuel rail (3) to the manifold. Push firmly on both sides of the rail until all injectors have entered their bores.
4. Apply a 5 mm (0.2 in) band of threadlock to the threads of the fuel rail bolts (2). Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Specifications) .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

5. Install the fuel rail bolts (2) and fuel rail ground strap (1).

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).






Important: The fuel rail stop bracket (2) must be installed. The fuel rail stop bracket (2) serves as a protective shield in the event of a vehicle frontal collision.


6. Install the fuel rail stop bracket (2).
7. Install the fuel rail stop bracket to intake manifold retaining bolt (1).

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).