Fuel Rail Supply Tube: Installation

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NOTE: Support the tube while hand snugging the fittings to make sure of correct assembly of the joints.

Install a new fuel rail supply tube assembly in the following sequence.
1. Connect and hand tighten the fuel rail supply tube to fuel rail fittings.
2. Connect and hand tighten the fuel rail supply tube to the high-pressure fuel injection pump fittings.
3. Install and hand start the fuel rail supply tube bracket bolts and the fuel rail supply tube bracket stud bolt.
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Tighten the fuel rail supply tube fittings in the following stages and in the sequence shown in illustration.
Torque

Stage 1: 1-6 : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Stage 2: 1-6 : 65°

Fig 1: Fuel Rail Tightening Sequence
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Tighten the fuel rail supply tube bracket bolts and the fuel rail supply tube bracket stud bolt in the sequence shown in illustration.
Torque

:1-5 : 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Fig 2: Fuel Rail Supply Tube Bracket Bolts And Fuel Rail Supply Tube Bracket Stud Bolt Tightening Sequence
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Connect the wiring harness retainer to the right fuel rail.

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Attach the wiring harness retainer and the fuel injector fuel return line retainer to the left fuel rail.

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Connect the fuel injector return hose retainer to the fuel rail supply tube.

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Install the right engine sound shield and then install the right engine sound shield retainers.

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Connect the electrical connectors, then attach the wire harness retainers.

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Attach the wire harness retainer, then install and tighten the wire harness retainer bolt.
Torque

: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)

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Attach the wire harness retainers.

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- Connect the wiring harness retainer to the fuel rail supply tube bracket stud.
- Connect the engine wiring harness retainers to the front of the left valve cover.
- Connect the cylinder No. 5 fuel injector electrical connector.
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Install a new oil fill pipe O-ring seal and lubricate with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .

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Install the oil fill pipe, then install and tighten the oil fill pipe bolt. Install the oil fill cap.
Torque

: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Install a new turbocharger coolant return tube O-ring seal and lubricate the new O-ring seal with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications .

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- NOTE: Special attention needs to be given to the sealing ports for the oil feed, the oil drain, and the coolant lines, on turbocharged engines. The sealing ports must be totally clean and free from O-ring residue, have no damage to the sealing surface and the lines to ensure that there are no leaks or repeat repairs.
  
  Install and connect the turbocharger coolant return tube and clamp to the coolant crossover.
  
  Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- NOTE: Carefully use a nylon brush to remove the old O-ring residue and use brake cleaner to rinse the O-ring residue out of the turbocharger O-ring bore. Inspect the area for deep scratches and gouges. DO-NOT USE A METAL BRUSH; DAMAGE TO SEALING AREA WILL RESULT IN LEAKS.
  
  NOTE: When installing the turbocharger coolant return tube, the turbocharger coolant return tube must be fully engaged and seated into the turbocharger before the fastener is tightened.
  
  Connect the turbocharger coolant return tube to the turbocharger, then install and tighten the turbocharger coolant return tube bolt.
  
  Material
  
  : Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
  
  Torque
  
  Stage 1: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
  
  Stage 2: 30°
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Install a new the O-ring seal on the coolant crossover-to-EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) cooler pipe and lubricate with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications .

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Install the coolant crossover-to-EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) cooler pipe, then install and tighten the coolant crossover-to-EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) cooler pipe bolts.
Torque

: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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Connect the coolant crossover-to-EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) cooler pipe quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .

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Install the fuel injection pump supply tube assembly. Refer to: Fuel Injection Pump Supply Tube Assembly .
Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
NOTE: Evaluate the cooling system condition before filling the engine cooling system. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the engine.

Evaluate the cooling system condition. Refer to: Cooling System Condition Evaluation .