Rail, Fuel: Installation: 5.7L
CAUTION:
The left and right fuel rails are replaced as an assembly. Do not attempt to separate fuel rail halves at connector tube. Due to design of the connector tube, it does not use any clamps. Never attempt to install a clamping device of any kind to the connector tube. When removing fuel rail assembly for any reason, be careful not to bend or kink the connector tube.
- If required, inspect and lubricate the fuel injector O-rings.
- If removed, install the fuel injectors into fuel rail.
- Inspect the fuel injector O-rings (3) and replace if necessary.
- Clean out the fuel injector machined bores in the intake manifold.
- Apply a small amount of engine oil to each fuel injector O-ring (3).
- Install the fuel rail/fuel injector assembly by guide each fuel injector into the intake manifold using care not to tear the O-ring seal.
- Push the right fuel rail down until the fuel injectors have bottomed on shoulders.
- Push the left fuel rail down until the injectors have bottomed on shoulders.
- Using the sequence shown in illustration, install the four fuel rail bolts and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the fuel line to the fuel rail. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Connect the fuel injector wire harness connectors.
- Connect the PCV hose.
- Install the air cleaner body. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
- Install the engine cover (2).
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Start the engine and check for leaks.