Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING:
Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 4.0L SOHC .
- Disconnect the fuel rail supply tube spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Remove the fuel rail supply tube bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Remove the 4 bolts and the fuel rail supply tube.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
- Remove and discard the fuel rail supply tube O-ring seals.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the new O-ring seals with clean engine oil prior to installation.
CAUTION:
Use O-ring seals that are made of special fuel-resistant material. The use of ordinary O-ring seals can cause the fuel system to leak. Do not reuse the O-ring seals.