Fuel Rail: Installation
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NOTE: Use O-ring seals that are made of special fuel-resistant material. Use of ordinary O-ring seals may cause the fuel system to leak.
Install new O-ring seals on the fuel injectors.
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NOTE: The fuel injector clip can be reused if it is not damaged during removal. If the clip is reused, the 2 sides of the clip should be squeezed back into shape by placing it between index finger and thumb.NOTE: Lubricate the upper and lower fuel injector O-ring seals with clean engine oil prior to installation.
Install the fuel injectors and retaining clips onto the fuel rail.
- Install the fuel rail and fuel injectors as an assembly onto the intake manifold.
- Install the 4 bolts and tighten in the sequence shown in illustration in 3 stages.
- Stage 1: Hand tighten.
- Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Stage 3: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
- Connect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to the quick connect procedure in FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Connect the 8 fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Install the LH and RH fuel rail insulators.
- Connect the 2 EVAP tube retaining clips to the fuel rail.
- Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES .