Fuel Rail: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
HIGH - PRESSURE LINES DELIVER DIESEL FUEL UNDER EXTREME PRESSURE FROM THE INJECTION PUMP TO THE FUEL INJECTORS. THIS MAY BE AS HIGH AS 1600BAR (23,200 PSI.). USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSPECTING FOR HIGH - PRESSURE FUEL LEAKS. FUEL UNDER THIS AMOUNT OF PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE SKIN CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. INSPECT FOR HIGH - PRESSURE FUEL LEAKS WITH A SHEET OF CARDBOARD. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES AND ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM.
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Remove engine cover and bracket assembly (Refer to ENGINE COVER - REMOVAL) or (Refer to ENGINE COVER - REMOVAL) or (Refer to ENGINE COVER - REMOVAL) .
- Disconnect fuel pressure sensor electrical connector. See Fig 1.NOTE: If fuel rail is being replaced it is necessary to replace the fuel rail solenoid.
- Disconnect the fuel rail solenoid electrical connector.
- Disconnect fuel rail return line at fuel rail. See Fig 1.
- Disconnect fuel high pressure line from injection pump to fuel rail at fuel rail.
- Disconnect fuel high pressure line from fuel rail to fuel injector at fuel rail. See Fig 1.
- Remove fuel rail retaining bolts and remove rail from cylinder head cover/intake manifold. See Fig 1.
| 1 - FUEL RETURN LINE |
| 2 - ONE WAY VALVE |
| 3 - BOLT |
| 4 - FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR |
| 5 - FUEL RETURN HOSE |
| 6 - FUEL RAIL |
| 7 - HIGH PRESSURE FUEL INJECTOR SUPPLY LINE |
| 8 - BOOST PRESSURE/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR |
| 9 - GASKET |
| 10 - FUEL INJECTOR RETAINER |
| 11 - BOLT |
| 12 - FUEL INJECTOR |