Fuel Feed Pipe and Fuel Rail Installation
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- Install the right fuel rail.
- Install the right fuel rail mounting bolts and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the left fuel rail.
- Install the left fuel rail mounting bolts and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the injection pipes to the right bank and tighten to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the injection pipes to the left bank and tighten to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) mounting brackets.
- Install the EGR mounting bracket bolts and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the left fuel rail to pump pipe and tighten to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the coolant pipe.
- Install the coolant pipe bolt and nut and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the distribution block and fuel line assembly.
- Install the distribution block and fuel line assembly bolts. Tighten the fuel line assembly bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Connect the fuel hoses to the fuel injector pump.
- Install the right fuel return hose.
- Install the left fuel return hose.
- Install the fuel rail balance pipe.
- Install the fuel rail balance pipe bolts and tighten to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Connect the fuel rail balance pipe to the fuel rails. Tighten the fuel rail balance pipe nuts to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
- Install the fuel feed pipe.
- Install the fuel feed pipe attaching nuts and bolts. Tighten the fuel feed pipe bolts and nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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WARNING:
Improper torque methods of the fuel lines will result in fuel leaks and possible damage to the engine. Failure to follow proper fuel line fitting torque methods could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Improper torque methods of the fuel lines will result in fuel leaks and possible damage to the engine. Failure to follow proper fuel line fitting torque methods could result in serious personal injury.