Removal Procedure

Tools Required

^ J 34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gauge

^ J 37088 Fuel Line Quick-Connect Separator

^ J41081 Injector Remover

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

NOTICE:

^ Remove the fuel rail assembly carefully in order to prevent damage to the injector electrical connector terminals and the injector spray tips. Support the fuel rail after the fuel rail is removed in order to avoid damaging the fuel rail components.

^ Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering open pipes and passages.

1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Release / Service and Repair / Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure.






2. Remove the intake air duct clamp (2) from the air cleaner assembly (3).

3. Remove the intake air duct clamp (5) from the MAF sensor (4).

4. Remove the MAF sensor electrical connector from the MAF sensor (4).

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5. Remove the EGR pipe and crankcase ventilation pipe at throttle body spacer.

Fuel Injector Above Intake Port:

6. Remove the brake booster vacuum hose at intake manifold.

7. Remove the front bank spark plug wires.

8. Remove the fuel injector harness electrical connectors from the fuel injectors.






9. Remove the transaxle vent hose (2) from the clip attached to the accelerator control cable (1).

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10. Remove the fuel pressure regulator vacuum line from the fuel pressure regulator.

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11. Remove the fuel rail ground wire (I) nut at the rear cylinder head.






12. Remove the quick-connect clips (4), (5) from the fuel pipes (engine side).

13. Disconnect the fuel feed (2) and fuel return (3) quick-connect fittings at fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Line Coupler / Service and Repair for Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar).

14. Dis-connect fuel pipe bracket at the EGR valve if applicable.

15. Remove throttle body mount bolts. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement.

16. Remove the throttle body spacer bolts.

17. Release locking tabs on fuel rail and pry each injector out of intake manifold using J 41081. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement.

Fuel Rail Assembly And Intake Manifold:

18. Remove the fuel rail assembly.