Fuel Injector: Service and Repair

WARNING: Fuel is explosive. When working on fuel system, make sure to supply adequate ventilation to the work area. Do not smoke, and keep sparks and open flames away.

CAUTION: Make sure that fuel injectors are firmly seated into fuel rail to prevent movement and possible damage.




Removal
1. Depressurize fuel system. Refer to Releasing fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect four injector connectors.
4. Disconnect fuel line quick connector.
5. Remove accelerator cable bracket, two bolts and one nut.
6. Disconnect accelerator cable.
7. Remove the two bolts attaching fuel rail to intake manifold.
8. Remove fuel rail assembly.
9. Remove four retaining clips attaching fuel injectors to fuel rail.
10. Remove fuel injectors.

Installation
1. Install injectors into fuel rail.
2. Install four injector retaining clips.
3. Install and tighten fuel rail.
4. Reconnect accelerator cable.
5. Install and tighten accelerator cable bracket, two bolts and one nut to dynamic chamber.
6. Reconnect fuel line quick connector.
7. Reconnect four injector connectors.
8. Reconnect negative battery cable.
9. Start vehicle and check for leaks.