Fuel Rail LH (G1280001): Installation

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Install new O-ring seals.
Install new Teflon seals.

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, 310-200-02
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.
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
Special Tool(s): 310-200-01, 310-200-02
Torque Specification: 20 Nm
NOTE: Tighten in the sequence indicated.

NOTE: Torque Specifications:
Bolt 2 30 Nm
Bolt 3 30 Nm
Bolt 1 30 Nm
Bolt 4 30 Nm
NOTE: RH shown LH similar.

Special Tool(s): 303-1450

Torque Specification: 20 Nm
Torque Specification: 7 Nm
NOTE:
- Lubricate the union threads with clean engine oil.
- Do not tighten at this stage.
- Remove and discard the blanking caps.
Torque Specifications:

Union 21 Nm

Bolts 8 Nm
Torque Specification: 21 Nm
Refer to Secondary Bulkhead Panel LH .
Refer to ENGINE COVER - V8 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL .
Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .