Fuel Rail: Removal
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NOTE:
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.
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Position the hose aside, remove the oil filler cap and remove the engine appearance cover. Install the oil filler cap.
- 2.
Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .
- 3.
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Detach the fuel injector fuel return line retainer from the fuel rail and position the fuel injector fuel return line aside.
- 2.NOTE: Use a back-up wrench on the fuel injector supply tube fittings.
Disconnect the fuel injector supply tube flare nuts.
- 3.
Remove and discard the fuel injector supply tubes.
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- 4.NOTE: Use a back-up wrench on the fuel rail supply tube fittings.
Remove and discard the fuel rail supply tube.
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Remove the fuel rail mounting bolts and position the wire harness bracket aside. Remove the fuel rail.