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Removal (3.9L - VIN A)

  1. Ensure ignition switch is turned to OFF position. Remove pin-type retainers and remove engine appearance cover. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner outlet tube. Disconnect vacuum hose from fuel pressure sensor at jumper connection, not at sensor.
  2. Disconnect fuel pressure sensor electrical connector. Remove fuel supply line. See FUEL LINE CONNECTOR . Disconnect 8 fuel injector electrical connectors. Remove throttle body heater return hose from retaining clip and position aside. Disconnect camshaft sensor harness connector.
  3. CAUTION: DO NOT use tools to remove air assist hose or damage to air assist hose fittings may occur.
  4. Squeeze tabs on air assist hose fittings by hand and pull straight back to disconnect air assist hose from intake manifold and Idle Air Control (IAC) valve. Remove 4 fuel injection supply manifold bolts. Remove fuel injection supply manifold and fuel injectors as a unit. Remove clips retaining fuel injectors, remove fuel injectors and discard "O" rings.