Fuel Rail RH (G1280006): Removal
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.
- Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
- Refer to: PETROL AND PETROL-ETHANOL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
- Refer to:FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - GTDI 2.0L PETROL/V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL/V8 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL (G1084829) .
- Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (General Procedures).
- Refer to: ENGINE COVER - V8 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL .
- Refer to: Secondary Bulkhead Panel RH .
- Refer to: AIR CLEANER RH .
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
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CAUTION:
- Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
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CAUTION:
- Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
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NOTE: LH shown RH similar.
- Refer to: FUEL INJECTION COMPONENT CLEANING .
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NOTE: LH shown RH similar.
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CAUTION: Make a note of the fuel injector alignment to the fuel rail prior to removal.NOTE: LH shown RH similar.
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NOTE: This step is only required if a new fuel rail is installed.
Refer to: FUEL RAIL PRESSURE (FRP) SENSOR (G1574132) .
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CAUTION:
- Make sure that the special tool is located correctly to the fuel injector prior to removing the fuel injector.
- Make sure that the special tool is held square to the fuel injector during removal.
- Make sure that all open ports are covered to prevent any foreign material ingress.
Special Tool(s): 310-197
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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 a knife to remove the Teflon seal as damage could occur to the fuel injector.
- Do not cut the Teflon seal to deep as damage could occur to the fuel injector.
- Pinch the Teflon seal to allow the tool to cut the Teflon seal without damaging the fuel injector.
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CAUTION: Do not use any sharp tools to remove the O-ring seal as damage could occur to the fuel injector.
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WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
- Refer to: Air Deflector .
- Refer to: GENERATOR - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL .
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NOTE: Engine shown removed for clarity.
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NOTE: Engine shown removed for clarity.
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CAUTION: Use a wooden block to protect the oil pan when supporting the engine.
Using a suitable hydraulic jack, support the engine.
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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.CAUTION:
- Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel supply lines.
- Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
NOTE: Engine shown removed for clarity.