Right Fuel Rail (G2244113): Removal
- Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these components. Make sure that all tools and the surrounding area is clean before commencing work.
- Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all components must be sealed.
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
- Always follow the fuel system health and safety precautions when doing any repairs to the fuel system.
Refer to: PETROL AND PETROL-ETHANOL FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Release the pressure in the fuel system.
Refer to: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE
- Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
- Partially drain the cooling system.
Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING
- Clean the fuel injectors, High Pressure (HP) fuel supply line and surrounding areas.
Refer to: FUEL INJECTION COMPONENT CLEANING
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NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Disconnect the 2 left side coolant pipes.
- Release the clip.
Remove the oil filler cap and the Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) material.
Release the vacuum pipe.
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NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Disconnect the 2 right side coolant pipes.
Remove the NVH material.
- Remove the air filter outlet pipe T-connector.
Refer to: AIR FILTER OUTLET PIPE T-CONNECTOR
- Release the clip.
- Disconnect the breather pipe.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Release the 2 fuel line unions.
- Remove the fuel line.
NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.Release the wiring harness clip.
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NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Release the fuel line union.
- Remove the nut.
- Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING
- Remove the engine undershield.
Refer to: ENGINE UNDERSHIELD - PROJECT 8
Release the 2 clips and disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the 2 HP fuel pumps.
Remove the 2 bolts and the heatshield.
Release the accessory drive belt from the generator pulley and idler pulley.
Remove the 3 bolts and the idler pulley.
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WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Release the 2 fuel line unions.
- Remove the fuel line assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the fuel rail pressure sensor.
- Release the clip.
Disconnect the 8 electrical connectors and position the wiring harness to one side.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the 4 ignition coils.
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NOTE: Right side shown, left side is similar.
Using the special tool remove the 4 spark plugs.
Special Tool(s): 303-1450
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CAUTION: Make a note of the fuel injector clamp alignment to the fuel rail prior to removal.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the fuel rail.
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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.
Using the special tool remove the 4 fuel injectors.
Special Tool(s): 310-197
Remove and discard the 4 fuel injector clamps.
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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 too 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.
Remove and discard the 4 fuel injector seals.
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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.
Remove and discard the 4 fuel injector O-ring seals.