Fuel Rails & Fuel Injectors: Removal
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- Remove engine cover (1) bolts. See Figure .
- Remove engine cover (1).
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Remove the quick connect coupling cover.
- Disconnect fuel feed hose coupling from the fuel feed pipe of the fuel rail using the Fuel Line Disconnect Tool (J 43178), or equivalent. See Figure . Use a shop towel to catch any remaining fuel that may leak. See QUICK CONNECT FITTING(S) SERVICE (METAL COLLAR) .
- Disconnect PCV hose (1) from PCV valve. See Figure .
- Disconnect PCV breather hose (2). See Figure .
- Disconnect EVAP hose (3). See Figure .
- Swing the 2 PCV hoses and EVAP hose away from the cylinder.
- Remove the bolt to the ignition coil wire harness bracket.
- Disconnect fuel injector harness connectors.
- Remove the bolt (1) from fuel supply pipe bracket. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the 2 bolts (4) from the fuel rail (3). See Fig 1 .
- Remove fuel rail (3) and spacers (2) from the engine. See Fig 1 .
- Remove the fuel injector with the "O" rings and the grommets from the fuel rail.