Fuel Rails & Injectors: Installation
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- To install, reverse removal procedure. Lubricate NEW "O" rings with light oil. Install 2 "O" rings onto each injector (one per injector if injectors were not removed from fuel rail). DO NOT use silicone grease.
- Install fuel rail and injectors in intake manifold. Ensure injectors are seated. Secure fuel manifold assembly with retaining bolts. Connect injector wiring harness.
NOTE:
On Villager, some fuel injectors can be accessed and removed without removing fuel rail.
Replace injector "O" rings, grommet and insulator. Lubricate NEW injector "O" rings with light oil. DO NOT use silicone grease. Carefully install fuel rail and tighten injector caps to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Lubricate NEW injector "O" rings with light oil. DO NOT use silicone grease. Carefully install fuel supply manifold and injectors into lower manifold, one side at a time. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.