Fuel Injector Rails: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon, 1995 Dodge Ram Van, 1995 Dodge Pickup, and 1995 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Release fuel system pressure. Proceed to the FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner. Remove throttle body from intake manifold. Remove air conditioning compressor-to-intake manifold support bracket (if equipped).
- Disconnect fuel injector wiring connectors (injector connectors are numerically tagged for installation reference). Remove vacuum line from fuel pressure regulator.
- Remove EVAP canister purge solenoid/bracket assembly from intake manifold. Disconnect 2 rear fuel rail fuel lines, and remove remaining fuel rail mounting bolts.CAUTION: The left and right fuel rails are replaced as an assembly. DO NOT attempt to separate rail halves at connecting hoses. Never attempt to install a clamping device of any kind to hose(s). When removing fuel rail assembly, be careful not to bend or kink connecting hoses.
- Gently rock and pull on left fuel rail and then right fuel rail until injectors start to clear intake manifold. Repeat procedure until injectors clear intake manifold, and remove fuel rail with injectors attached. Remove injector-to-fuel rail clips. Remove injectors.