Fuel Rail LH: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XK and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Make sure that tools and equipment are clean, free of foreign material and lubricant.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Refer to Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions information.
- Refer to Fuel System Pressure Release - V8 5.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol information.
- Refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect information.
- Refer to Fuel Injection Component Cleaning or Fuel Injection Component Cleaning .
- Refer to Cowl Vent Screen information.
- Torque: 45 Nm
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- Refer to RIGHT AIR CLEANER OUTLET INTERMEDIATE PIPE information.
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- Raise and support the vehicle.
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- Lower the vehicle.
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- Spark Plug Remover/Installer (303-1450)
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- Remover, Fuel Injector (310-197)
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CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
WARNING:
Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
NOTE:
Engine shown removed for clarity.
NOTE:
Engine shown removed for clarity.
CAUTION:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
NOTE:
Engine shown removed for clarity.
NOTE:
RH shown LH similar.
CAUTION:
Make a note of the fuel injector clamp alignment to the fuel rail prior to removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the special tool is located correctly to the fuel injector prior to removing the fuel injector.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the special tool is held square to the fuel injector during removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all open ports are covered to prevent any foreign material ingress.
CAUTION:
If the fuel injector is being removed without a new component being installed, the fuel injector clamp must remain with the fuel injector it is removed with.
CAUTION:
Do not use a knife to remove the Teflon seal as damage could occur to the fuel injector.
CAUTION:
Do not cut the Teflon seal to deep as damage could occur to the fuel injector.
CAUTION:
Pinch the Teflon seal to allow the tool to cut the Teflon seal without damaging the fuel injector.
CAUTION:
Do not use any sharp tools to remove the O-ring seal as damage could occur to the fuel injector.