Removal & Installation (2.0L)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect air cleaner hose. Disconnect fuel line. Disconnect throttle cable(s). Disconnect fuel damper vacuum hose. Disconnect fuel injector harness connectors. Remove fuel supply manifold bolts. Carefully disengage manifold and fuel injectors from engine. Remove manifold and injectors. Remove injectors from fuel rail by using a rocking motion. Replace injector "O" rings, if needed. Lubricate injector "O" rings with light oil. DO NOT use silicone grease. Carefully install fuel rail and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.