Removal Procedure
NOTE:
High pressure fuel feed pipes are one time use only. ALWAYS install a NEW high pressure fuel feed pipe if the pipe is removed OR the fittings are loosened.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief
- Remove the fuel pipe shield. Fuel Pipe Shield Replacement (LFX)
- Remove the intake manifold. Intake Manifold Replacement (LFX)
- Remove and DISCARD the fuel feed intermediate pipe. Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Replacement (LFX)
- Remove the upper fuel injection fuel rail noise shield.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness from the fuel injector wiring harnesses as necessary.
- Remove the fuel injector wiring harnesses from any brackets as necessary.
If equipped, cut the tie strap (1).
- Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector (2).
- Remove the fuel pressure sensor (3).
Remove the bank 2 fuel injection fuel rail fasteners (1).
Remove the bank 1 fuel injection fuel rail fasteners (1) for clearance purposes.
Use the EN-49248 - 4 hooks to slowly work the fuel injection fuel rail (1) upwards in small, even increments.
- Once the fuel injection fuel rail (1) is free, remove the EN-49248 remover components.
Slide the fuel injection fuel rail (1) toward the rear of the engine approximately 25 mm (1 in) and remove from the vehicle.
- Once the fuel injection fuel rail is removed, clean and inspect the fuel injectors. Fuel Rail and Injectors Cleaning and Inspection (LFX)
NOTE:
Whenever ANY fuel injector is removed from the cylinder head or the fuel injection fuel rail, the fuel injector MUST be rebuilt.