Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove fuel tank filler cap and release fuel tank pressure.
3. Perform fuel pressure release procedure. Service and Repair
4. Remove upper intake manifold.





5. Disconnect fuel charging wiring from fuel injectors and position fuel charging wiring aside.

NOTE: It is recommended that the fuel injection supply manifold be removed prior to the removal of a fuel injector to prevent residual fuel from draining into the cylinders.

6. Remove fuel injection supply manifold with fuel injectors.

Fuel Injection Supply Manifold:

7. Remove fuel injector retainers from fuel injectors and fuel injection supply manifold.
8. Remove the fuel injectors from fuel injection supply manifold using Fuel Injector Remover T94P-9000-AH.





9. Remove and discard the fuel injector O-rings (two per fuel injector).

NOTE: Replacement of the fuel injector O-rings is required whenever a fuel injector is removed from the fuel injection supply manifold.

10. Inspect fuel injector end cap and body for signs of dirt and deterioration.

INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate two new O-rings lightly with clean engine oil XO-10W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M2C153-E.

CAUTION: Never use silicone grease. It will clog the injectors.

2. Install fuel injectors into fuel injection supply manifold, using a light, twisting, pushing motion.
3. Install fuel injection supply manifold with fuel injectors.
4. Install fuel injector retaining bolt(s) and fuel injector retainers to lower intake manifold. Make sure fuel injector retainers are properly installed. Tighten bolt(s) to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb in).
5. Install connectors from fuel charging wiring to fuel injectors.
6. Install fuel tank filler cap at fuel tank.
7. Connect battery ground cable.

NOTE: Check all connections at fuel injection supply manifold and push on connection fittings to ensure proper engagement.

8. Turn ignition switch ON/OFF several times without starting engine to pressurize system. Check for fuel leaks.
9. Start engine and warm to operating temperature.