Fuel Rail: Service and Repair

REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FUEL RAIL





Removal
- Unscrew cover on firewall.





- Pull off rubber strips.
- Unscrew screws of electric wire channel.
- Pull out electric wire-channel.





- Unscrew screws and take off fresh air housing.
- Remove covers.





- Loosen hose clamp and disconnect fuel feed hose.

WARNING: Depressurize fuel system prior to hose disconnection.





- Unscrew screws (1 and 2).
- Pull off plug plate.





- Unscrew screws (1 and 2).
- Disconnect fuel pipes (3 and 4).

WARNING: Catch and dispose escaping fuel.





- Push up injection pipe with fuel injectors.
- Lift out retainers and take off fuel injectors.

Installation
- Reinstall fuel rail in reverse order.
- Check fuel pipe connections for leaks.





NOTE:
- Check O-rings (1), replacing if necessary.
- Check code (2)*
- FD = Production date
- Check position of plastic washer (3).
- Check color* of plug receptacle (5) or fuel injector guard (4).
- Only coat O-rings with Vaseline or SAE 90 gear lube for installation.