Fuel Rail - Installation

3.6L





1. Lightly lubricate the new O-ring seals (1) with clean engine oil and position the seals onto the fuel injector (2).





2. Install the six fuel injectors into the fuel rail.





3. Clean out the fuel injector bores in the lower intake manifold.
4. Position the fuel rail (1) onto the lower intake manifold, install the four retaining bolts and using the sequence shown, tighten to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.).





5. Connect the fuel injector electrical connectors (2).
6. Connect the fuel supply hose to the fuel rail (1) Service and Repair.





7. Install the insulator (2) to the two alignment posts (3) on top of the left cylinder head cover.





8. Install the upper intake manifold (1) and support brackets Intake Manifold - Installation.





9. Position the air inlet hose assembly (5) onto the throttle body and the air cleaner housing.
10. Secure the air inlet hose assembly retaining grommet onto the ball stud (4).
11. Tighten the clamp at the air cleaner housing (3) to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
12. Tighten the clamp (2) at the throttle body to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
13. Connect the Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector (1).





14. Position the engine cover (1) and secure the retaining grommets onto the ball studs.





15. Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
16. Start the engine and check for leaks.