Fuel Injector - Revised Removal/Installation Procedure

Article No. 86-13-15


FUEL INJECTOR - 2.3L HSC CFI/2.5L CFI - REVISED REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE


FORD 1986 TEMPO, TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1986 TOPAZ, SABLE

The following is a revised fuel injector removal and installation procedure. This information revises the 1986 Car Shop Manual, Volume E, page 24-03-4, and the 1986 Taurus/Sable Shop Manual, page 24-03-4. This also revises the 1986 Service Labor Time Standards Manual. The new reimbursement allowance for Operation 12650D20 is 0.7 Hr.

INJECTOR REPLACEMENT

Disassembly

1. Remove the fuel injector retaining screw and retainer.

2. Remove the injector assembly and lower O-ring.

Assembly

1. Lubricate the new lower O-ring and injector seat area with clean engine oil. (Do not use transmission oil.)

2. Install the lower O-ring on the injector.

3. Lubricate the upper O-ring, clean and lubricate the throttle body O-ring seat.

4. Install the injector by centering and applying a steady downward pressure with a slight rotational force.

5. Install the injector retainer and retaining screw.

6. Tighten retainer screw to 2.0-2.5 N-m (18-22 in. lbs.).

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