Removal (3.9L & 5.9L)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure negative battery cable is disconnected. Remove air cleaner. Remove throttle body from intake manifold. See THROTTLE BODY .
- On A/C equipped models, remove "A" shaped A/C compressor-to-intake manifold support bracket (three bolts) at rear of A/C compressor. See Fig 2.
- Disconnect electrical connectors at all 6 or 8 fuel injectors. To remove connector refer to Fig 3. Push red colored slider away from injector (1). While pushing slider, depress tab (2) and remove connector (3) from injector. The factory fuel injection wiring harness is numerically tagged (INJ 1, INJ 2, etc.) for injector position identification. If harness is not tagged, note wiring location before removal.
- On 3.9L, disconnect electrical connector at intake manifold air temperature sensor. Do not remove sensor.
- On all models, disconnect fuel tube (line) at side of fuel rail. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS .
- Remove remaining fuel rail mounting bolts. Clean dirt/debris from each fuel injector at intake manifold.
- Gently rock and pull left fuel rail until fuel injectors just start to clear intake manifold. Gently rock and pull right fuel rail until fuel injectors just start to clear intake manifold. Repeat this procedure (left/right) until all fuel injectors have cleared intake manifold.
- Remove fuel rail (with injectors attached) from engine. Remove clip(s) retaining injector(s) to fuel rail. See Fig 4.