Port Injection Fuel Rail: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to: Upper Intake Manifold .
- Disconnect the fuel rail fuel tube quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- If equipped, remove the right and left fuel rail insulators.
- Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
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- Use compressed air and remove any dirt or foreign material from the cylinder head, block and general surrounding area of the fuel rail and injectors.
- Remove the fuel rail bolts, then remove the fuel rail.
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- Remove the fuel injector retaining clips.
- Remove the fuel injectors from the fuel rail.
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NOTE: The upper and lower fuel injector O-ring seals are similar in appearance, but are not interchangeable, make note of the differences to aid in installation.
Remove and discard all of the fuel injector O-ring seals.