Fuel Injection Supply Manifold: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. 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 may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may 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 may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
If the supply manifold is used as a lever
age device, damage may occur to the supply manifold. Care must be taken when working around the supply manifold.
age device, damage may occur to the supply manifold. Care must be taken when working around the supply manifold.
- Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE 4.0L SOHC .
- Disconnect the fuel tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Disconnect the six fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Remove the four bolts from the fuel tube.
- Remove the bolt and fuel tube assembly.
- Disconnect the fuel pulse damper vacuum hose.
- Remove the fuel injection supply manifold.
- Remove fuel injectors. For additional information, refer to FUEL INJECTORS .
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
One connector is shown, the other five are similar.
CAUTION:
Use O-ring seals that are made of special fuel-resistant material. Use of ordinary O-ring seals can cause the fuel system to leak. Do not reuse O-ring seals.
NOTE:
Lubricate the new O-ring seals with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
Use new fasteners to attach the fuel injection supply manifold.