Fuel Rail: Service and Repair

Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement.
2. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe from the fuel rail. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Procedures.




3. Remove the fuel injection ground fastener (1) and reposition the ground cable (2).
4. Disconnect the electrical connectors.




5. Remove the fuel injection fuel rail fasteners (1) and fuel injection fuel rail (2).
6. Remove the fuel injectors. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement Service and Repair.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the injectors. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement Service and Repair.
2. Use new O-rings and lubricate with clean engine oil. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers [1][2]Computers and Control Systems.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Install the fuel injection fuel rail assembly (2) and tighten the fasteners to 8 Nm (71 lb in).




4. Reposition the ground cable (2), install the fuel injection ground fastener (1) and tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb in).
5. Connect the electrical connectors.
6. Connect the fuel feed pipe from the fuel rail. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service Procedures.
7. Install the resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement.