Removal (Sable & Taurus 3.0L VIN U & 2)
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- Ensure ignition switch is turned to OFF position. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove upper intake manifold. See UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD . Disconnect fuel supply line. See FUEL LINE CONNECTOR .
- Disconnect 6 fuel injector electrical connectors. Remove 4 fuel injection supply manifold retaining bolts. Carefully remove fuel injection supply manifold and injectors as a unit. Remove fuel injectors and discard "O" rings.