Fuel Injector and Fuel Rail Replacement

Fuel Rail and Injectors Installation




Warning: Refer to Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Installation Warning (Fuel Rail Stop Bracket Installation Warning).


Note: 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).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. Install the fuel rail bolts (2) and fuel rail ground strap (1) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).





Note: 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) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).