Removal Procedure
CAUTION:
Refer to Gasoline/Gasoline Vapors Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Remove the upper intake manifold with the lower intake manifold. Refer to Intake Manifold Replacement - Upper in Engine Mechanical - 2.8L (LP1).
- Remove the fuel pipe retaining clip.
- Disconnect the fuel feed pipe (2) from the fuel injector rail. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Plastic Collar) .
- Use compressed air in order to remove debris from the area where the fuel injectors enter the intake manifold.
- Remove the fuel rail bolts.
- Remove the fuel rail assembly carefully in order to prevent damage to the injector electrical connector terminals and the injector spray tips. Support the fuel rail after the fuel rail is removed in order to avoid damaging the fuel rail components.
- Cap the fittings and plug the holes when servicing the fuel system in order to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering open pipes and passages.
- Remove the fuel rail with the fuel injectors.
- Disengage the fuel injector electrical connector lock using the given sequence.
- Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connector.
- Remove the fuel injector retainer clip.
- Remove the fuel injector.
- Remove and discard the fuel injector seals.
CAUTION:
Refer to Safety Glasses and Compressed Air Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE: