Fuel Rail (G1574611): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Jaguar XF, 2014 Jaguar XF, and 2013 Jaguar XF. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
This procedure involves fuel handling. Be prepared for fuel spillage at all times and always observe fuel handling precautions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
- Refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect (General Procedures).
- Refer to Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions (Description and Operation).
- Refer to Fuel System Pressure Release (General Procedures).
- Refer to Intake Manifold (Removal and Installation).
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CAUTION: Discard the fuel pipe.
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CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the edges of the component.NOTE: Note the position of the components prior to removal.
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CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
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CAUTION:
- If new fuel injectors are installed, a new injector clamp must be installed.
- 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.
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CAUTION:
- Do not use excessive force to cut the fuel injector seal.
- Pinch the Teflon seal to allow the tool to cut the Teflon seal without damaging the fuel injector.
- Do not cut the Teflon seal to deep as damage could occur to the fuel injector.
- Do not use any sharp tools to remove the O-ring seal as damage could occur to the fuel injector.
NOTE:- Repeat this step for each of the fuel injectors.
- When cutting the fuel injector seal from the fuel injector, cut towards the electrical connector end of the fuel injector.