Fuel Rail: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the 6 fuel injectors and the 6 fuel injector clips into the fuel rail.
- Install the fuel rail and fuel injectors as an assembly.
- Install the 4 fuel rail bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Connect the 6 fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Connect the fuel tube-to-fuel rail spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
- Install the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
- Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
NOTE:
Use O-ring seals that are made of special fuel-resistant material. The use of ordinary O-ring seals can cause the fuel system to leak. Do not reuse the O-ring seals.
NOTE:
The upper and lower fuel injector O-ring seals are similar in appearance, but are not interchangeable.
NOTE:
Install new fuel injector O-ring seals and lubricate them with clean engine oil.