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Fuel Rails & Fuel Injectors: Removal

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  1. Remove engine cover (1) bolts. See Figure .
  2. Remove engine cover (1).
  3. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE  .
  4. Remove the quick connect coupling cover.
  5. 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)  .
  6. Disconnect PCV hose (1) from PCV valve. See Figure .
  7. Disconnect PCV breather hose (2). See Figure .
  8. Disconnect EVAP hose (3). See Figure .
  9. Swing the 2 PCV hoses and EVAP hose away from the cylinder.
  10. Remove the bolt to the ignition coil wire harness bracket.
  11. Disconnect fuel injector harness connectors.
  12. Remove the bolt (1) from fuel supply pipe bracket. See Fig 1 .
  13. Remove the 2 bolts (4) from the fuel rail (3). See Fig 1 .
  14. Remove fuel rail (3) and spacers (2) from the engine. See Fig 1 .
  15. Remove the fuel injector with the "O" rings and the grommets from the fuel rail.
Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Rail Components
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