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Removal and Installation

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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 may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
WARNING: Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  1. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector and vacuum tube.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor.
    • To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
    • Inspect the O-ring seal and install new as necessary.
    5. NOTE: Lubricate the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor O-ring seal with clean engine oil.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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