Fuel Rail: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Remove the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner .
NOTE: When removing or installing the fuel injection pump noise insulator, spreading the openings will reduce the risk of damage.

Remove the fuel injection pump noise insulator.

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NOTE: To release the fuel pressure in the high pressure fuel tube, wrap the fuel injection pump flare nut with a shop towel to absorb any residual fuel pressure during the loosening of fuel injection pump flare nut.

Remove the high pressure fuel tube bracket bolts. Loosen the high pressure fuel tube flare nuts, then remove and discard the high pressure fuel tube.

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Remove the bolt, nuts and the crash bracket.

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Detach the fuel charge wire harness retainers from the fuel rail, then remove the fuel rail insulator.

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Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors, then disconnect the fuel rail pressure sensor electrical connector.

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NOTE: Pull out the fuel rails in the direction of the fuel injector axis or damage may occur to the fuel injectors.

NOTE: The isolator on the bottom of the fuel injector may fall off during removal. Look for any loose pieces and remove them. If this occurs replace the fuel injector.

NOTE: Use compressed air and remove any dirt or foreign material from the cylinder head, the engine block and the general surrounding area of the fuel rail and the fuel injectors.

NOTE: When removing the fuel rails, the fuel injectors may remain in the cylinder head and require the use of a Fuel Injector Remover tool to extract. Wiggling the injector by hand to break it loose may allow the injector to be removed by hand.

Remove the fuel rail bolts and then remove the fuel rail.

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Remove the fuel injectors from the fuel rail.

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Remove and discard the fuel injector clips.

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NOTE: Use minimal force to remove the fuel injectors that remained in the cylinder head with the Fuel Injector Remover tool or damage to the fuel injector assembly may occur. Wiggling the injector by hand to break it loose may allow the injector to be removed by hand.

Using the special tools, remove any of the fuel injectors that remained in the cylinder head. Use Special Service Tool: 307-005 (T59L-100-B) Slide Hammer., 310-206 Remover, Fuel Injector.

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NOTE: Make sure to thoroughly clean any residual fuel or foreign material from the cylinder head, block and the general surrounding area of the fuel rails and injectors.

NOTE: Do not use compressed air to clean the tip of the fuel injector.

NOTE: Do not use a brush to clean the tip of the fuel injector.

Using the special tool, clean the cylinder head fuel injector bores. Use Special Service Tool: 310-205 Fuel Injector Brush.

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1. Remove and discard the fuel injector O-ring seals.
2. NOTE: Note the correct orientation of the fuel injector support rings, to aid in the correct installation of the new fuel injector support rings.
  
  Remove and discard the fuel injector support rings.
3. Inspect the inlet stopper, if it is damaged or comes off then discard the inlet stopper. The inlet stopper is not needed for proper function. Ensure that any debris from the inlet stopper are removed. If the inlet stopper is intact and undamaged do not remove the inlet stopper from the fuel injector.

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