Removal (3.0L)
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 . Remove upper intake manifold and throttle body assembly. See UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD under AIR INDUCTION SYSTEMS.
- Disconnect fuel line. Disconnect wiring harness from injectors. Remove fuel supply manifold bolts. Disconnect vacuum line. Carefully disengage manifold and fuel injectors from engine. Remove manifold and injectors. Remove injectors from fuel rail by using a rocking motion.