Fuel Rail Supply Tube RH: 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.

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.

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Remove the engine appearance cover bracket retainers, then remove the engine appearance cover bracket.

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Disconnect the quick release couplings, detach the fuel tube retainers, then position out of the way. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel).

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Disconnect the fuel supply tube assembly electrical connector, then detach the wire retainer.

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1. Disconnect the fuel supply tube assembly quick release couplings. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel).
2. Remove the bolt, then remove fuel supply tube assembly.
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Disconnect the fuel tube assembly quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel).

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1. If equipped, disconnect the quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel).
2. If equipped, detach the retainers, then position the vacuum tube out of the way.
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Remove the bolt, then remove the secondary fuel filter.

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Remove the right front fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
Detach the wiring harness bracket from the rear engine lifting eye and from the transmission case, then position out of the way.

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1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the EGR, then detach the vacuum tube retainers.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector, then disconnect the quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information - 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel).
3. Detach the valve from the bracket.
4. Detach the vacuum reservoir retainers, then remove the vacuum tube assembly.
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Remove the wire harness bolt, detach the wire harness retainers, then position out of the way.

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Remove the fuel rail supply tube bracket bolt, then remove the bracket.

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Detach the wire harness and the coolant hose retainers, then position out of the way.

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Remove the insulator.

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NOTE: The fuel rail supply tube cannot be reused.

Loosen the fuel rail supply tube fittings, then remove and discard the fuel rail supply tube.

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