Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. 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 resulting in possible personal injury.
WARNING:
Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running.
WARNING:
Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel lines or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved.
- Remove the throttle body spacer. Refer to THROTTLE BODY - SPACER .
- Disconnect the RH radio ignition capacitor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose.
- Remove the fuel line tether clamps.
- Disconnect the fuel lines. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE & DIESEL .
- Remove and discard the fuel line O-ring seals.
- Disconnect the RH fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the LH fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Remove the crankcase vent connector and hose.
- Remove the four bolts, the fuel injection supply manifold assembly and fuel injectors.
- Discard the fuel injector O-ring seals.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the new fuel injector O-ring seals with clean engine oil prior to installation.
NOTE:
Lubricate the new fuel line O-ring seals with clean engine oil prior to installation.
CAUTION:
Check for fuel leakage after installation is complete.
NOTE:
Be sure fuel injectors and fuel injection supply manifold are fully seated.