Left Fuel Rail (G1280005): 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 FUEL SYSTEMS HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Refer to: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE - V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL
- Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT
- Refer to: ENGINE COVER - V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL
- Refer to: SECONDARY BULKHEAD LEFT PANEL
- Refer to: FUEL INJECTION COMPONENT CLEANING (G1202495)
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
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CAUTION:
- Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all openings must be sealed.
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NOTE: RH shown LH similar.
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.
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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
Remove and discard the fuel injector clamp.
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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.
Remove and discard the fuel injector seal.
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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 fuel injector O-ring seals.