Fuel Injector Supply Tube LH: 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.
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.
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.
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Remove the engine appearance cover.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Remove the left insulator.
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NOTE: The fuel return tube cannot be reused.
Disconnect the quick release couplings, detach the fitting from the stud, detach the fuel return tube retainers, then remove and discard the fuel return tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
- Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors, then detach the wiring harness retainers.
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NOTE: The use of long needle nose pliers or another commercially available tool may aid in the releasing of the center fuel injector fuel return line fitting locks.
Pull up on the center of the fuel injector fuel return line fittings to release the locks.
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NOTE: The use of long needle nose pliers or another commercially available tool may aid in the disconnecting of the fuel injector fuel return line fittings.
Pull up on the fuel injector fuel return line fittings to disconnect the fuel injector fuel return line fittings from the fuel injectors, then position out of the way.
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NOTE: The fuel injector supply tubes cannot be reused.
- Remove the fuel tube clamp bolts, then remove the fuel clamps.
- Disconnect the fuel injector supply tube fittings, then remove and discard the fuel injector supply tubes.