Removal - High Pressure Lines
| 1 - HIGH PRESSURE LINE |
| 2 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER |
| 3 - FUEL RAIL |
WARNING:
High-pressure fuel lines deliver fuel under extreme pressure from the injection pump to the injectors. This maybe as high as 1600 bar (23,200 psi). Use extreme caution when inspecting for high-pressure fuel leaks. Fuel under this amount of pressure can penetrate skin causing personal injury or death. Inspect high-pressure fuel leaks with a sheet of cardboard. Wear safety goggles and adequate protective clothing when servicing fuel system.
WARNING:
No sparks, open flames or smoking. Risk of poisoning from inhaling and swallowing fuel. Risk of injury to eyes and skin from contact with fuel. Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing.
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover. On 1.6L, (Refer to ENGINE - REMOVAL)
or on 2.4L, (Refer to ENGINE - REMOVAL)CAUTION: Counterhold with wrench at threaded connections of injectors. DO NOT EXCEED the tightening torque in order to avoid also loosening the threaded connection.CAUTION: DO NOT crimp or bend lines.NOTE: After removing injection lines, seal connections and ensure cleanliness.
- Unscrew union nuts of injection lines.
- Remove injection lines. See Fig 1.