Fuel Rail RH (G1557478): Installation

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CAUTION: Lubricate only the union threads with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
- Engine shown removed for clarity.
- Install the bolts and unions finger tight before final tightening.
- Remove and discard the blanking caps.
Torque Specification: 48 Nm
Remove the special tool.
Torque Specification: 48 Nm
NOTE: Some components shown removed for clarity.

Torque Specifications:

Unions (1) 21 Nm

M6 (2) 11 Nm

M8 (3) 25 Nm
Special Tool(s): 310-198
Special Tool(s): 310-199
CAUTION: If the original fuel injector is being installed, the original fuel injector clamp must installed with the fuel injector it was removed with.
CAUTION: If a new cylinder head has been installed then the special tool 310-200-02 without the thread must be used to install the fuel rail.

Special Tool(s): 310-200-01
CAUTION:
- Make sure that the area around the open fuel injector ports are clean and free of foreign material and lubricant prior to installing the fuel injector.
- When installing the fuel injector(s), make sure that the Teflon seal is clean and free of foreign material and lubricant.
NOTE: This step is only required if a new fuel rail is installed.

.: FUEL RAIL PRESSURE (FRP) SENSOR .
CAUTION:
- If new fuel injectors are installed, a new injector clamp must be installed.
- Make sure that the fuel injector is aligned and installed into the fuel rail correctly, as noted in the removal step.
- Tighten the fuel rail retaining bolts a turn at a time until the correct torque is achieved.
NOTE: Lubricate the fuel injector O-ring seals with clean engine oil.

Torque Specification: 20 Nm
NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Special Tool(s): 310-200-01
NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Torque Specification: 20 Nm
NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Special Tool(s): 310-200-01
NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Torque Specification: 20 Nm
NOTE:
- Tighten the bolts in the indicated sequence.
- LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
- Torque Specifications:
  Bolt 2 30 Nm
  
  Bolt 3 30 Nm
  
  Bolt 1 30 Nm
NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Torque Specification: 8 Nm
NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
NOTE: Remove and discard the blanking caps.

Torque Specifications:

Unions 21 Nm

Nut 6 Nm
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.
NOTE: Some components shown removed for clarity.

Torque Specification: 21 Nm
NOTE: Engine shown removed for clarity.
- Torque Specifications:
  M10 29 Nm
  
  M6 11 Nm
NOTE: Engine shown removed for clarity.
Torque Specification: 25 Nm
Refer to: GENERATOR (G1557245) .
Refer to: Air Deflector .
Lower the vehicle.
CAUTION: Lubricate only the union threads with clean engine oil.
NOTE:
- Do not tighten at this stage.
- Remove and discard the blanking caps.
- Torque Specifications:
  Unions 21 Nm
  
  Bolts 8 Nm
- Torque Specification: 21 Nm
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Refer to: Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol Air Cleaner RH .
Refer to: Secondary Bulkhead Panel RH .
Refer to: ENGINE COVER - V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL .
Refer to: BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT (General Procedures).