Fuel Rail: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Both fuel rails
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WARNING: Do not work on the fuel system until the pressure has been released and the engine has cooled. Fuel in the high-pressure fuel system is hot and under very high pressure. High-pressure fuel may cause cuts and contact with hot fuel may cause burns. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Remove the fuel rail supply tube assembly. For additional information, refer to FUEL RAIL SUPPLY TUBE .
RH fuel rail
- Remove the RH fuel injector supply tubes. For additional information, refer to FUEL INJECTOR SUPPLY TUBE .
- Disconnect the 3 fuel charging wiring harness retainers from the RH fuel rail.
- Remove the 2 RH fuel rail bolts.
- Remove the RH fuel rail.
LH fuel rail
- Remove the LH fuel injector supply tubes. For additional information, refer to FUEL INJECTOR SUPPLY TUBE .
- Disconnect the fuel pressure control valve electrical connector at the rear of the LH fuel rail.
- Disconnect the fuel rail pressure sensor electrical connector at the front of the LH fuel rail.
- Disconnect the fuel rail-to-fuel injection pump return tube fitting at the rear of the LH fuel rail.
- Disconnect the 3 fuel charging wiring harness retainers from the LH fuel rail.
- Remove the 2 LH fuel rail bolts.
- Remove the LH fuel rail.