RAIL, Fuel: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Risk of injury to eyes and skin from contact with fuel. Wear protective clothing and eye protection. Risk of poisoning from inhaling and swallowing fuel. Pour fuel only into appropriately marked and approved containers. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

Fig 1: FUEL LINE AT RAIL

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NOTE: Wrap shop towels around hose to catch any gasoline spillage.

Release the fuel system pressure.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel rail. Refer to the QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS .

Fig 2: FUEL LINE CONNECTION
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Fuel line removed from the fuel rail.

Fig 3: ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
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Unlock and disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuel injectors.

Fig 4: HARNESS CLIPS
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Remove the wiring harness from the fuel rail studs.

Fig 5: ELECTRICAL HARNESS REMOVED
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Remove the 2 bolts from the fuel rail.

Fig 6: RAIL REMOVAL/INSTALL
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Remove the fuel rail and injectors from the intake manifold.

Fig 7: RAIL AND INJECTORS
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Fuel rail removed from intake manifold.

Fig 8: FUEL INJECTOR AND RAIL
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Remove fuel injectors from fuel rail.