Fuel Injection Pump Supply Tube: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
During the repair or installation of fuel-related components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all fuel openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 6.7L DIESEL .
- Disconnect the fuel return tube quick connect coupling from the fuel injection pump return tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Disconnect the fuel filter-to-fuel injection pump supply tube quick connect coupling from the secondary fuel filter. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Remove the 4 LH engine sound shield retainers and the LH engine sound shield.
- Disconnect the fuel rail-to-fuel injection pump return tube quick connect coupling from the rear of the LH fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - GASOLINE AND DIESEL .
- Disconnect the turbocharger wastegate vacuum tube retainer and remove the fuel injection pump supply tube bracket stud bolt from the fuel filter bracket.
- Disconnect the fuel temperature sensor and the fuel pressure switch electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the wiring harness retainer.
- Remove the 2 fuel injection pump supply tube bracket bolts from the LH valve cover.
- Remove the fuel injection pump supply tube manifold bolt and the fuel injection pump supply tube.
- Remove and discard the 4 O-rings from the fuel injection pump supply tube.
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.
NOTE:
Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. To prevent fuel system damage, it is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components.
NOTE:
Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. To prevent fuel system damage, it is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to unthread the engine sound shield retainers from the engine.
NOTE:
Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to very precise tolerances and fine clearances. To prevent fuel system damage, it is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components.