Fuel Lines: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Pickup and 2004 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
All high-pressure fuel lines are of the same length and inside diameter. Correct high-pressure fuel line usage and installation is critical to smooth engine operation.
CAUTION:
Anytime a high-pressure line is removed from the engine, its fuel connector nut at the cylinder head must first be retorqued. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten fuel lines at high pressure injector connector. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position fuel line support clamp(s) to fuel line(s). Install clamp nuts/bolts and tighten finger tight.
- Position proper fuel line to proper injector on engine. Tighten fittings hand tight at both ends of line.
- Tighten fuel lines at fuel rail. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten clamp/support nuts and bolts. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install engine lifting bracket and bolt. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- If fuel line at either #1 or #2 cylinder has been replaced, install intake manifold air heater elements to top of intake manifold. Refer to INTAKE AIR HEATER for procedures.
- If fuel line at #6 cylinder has been replaced, tilt metal bracket upward and tighten 2 bolts at rear of cylinder head. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install remaining fuel line support clamps and bracket bolts at intake manifold. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect both negative battery cables to both batteries.
- Prime fuel system. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRIMING .
- Check lines/fittings for leaks.