Fuel Rail: 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.
Both fuel rails
- 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.
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.