Removal (3.8L - VIN K)
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- Release fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Clean the fuel rail assembly and connections. Disconnect the fuel feed pipe and return pipe at the fuel rail. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS .
- Disconnect the vacuum line from the fuel pressure regulator. Remove the ignition coil wires. Disconnect the 6 injector electrical connectors. Remove the fuel rail hold-down bolts. Remove the fuel rail with equal force on both sides of the fuel rail.
- Depress the lock tab and disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel injectors. Remove the fuel rail hold-down bolts. Carefully raise the injectors using the Fuel Injector Remover (J 43013). Remove the fuel rail with equal force on both sides of the fuel rail.