Injector(S), Fuel: Removal: 3.2L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
The fuel system is under constant pressure even with engine off. Before servicing the fuel rail, fuel system pressure must be released.
- Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Lift the engine cover retaining grommets off the ball studs and Remove the engine cover. Refer to the appropriate service information article (1).
- Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the Inlet Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
- Loosen the clamp at the throttle body (3)
- Loosen the clamp at the air cleaner housing.
- Lift the air inlet hose assembly retaining grommet off the ball stud.
- Remove the air inlet hose assembly (5).
- Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL .
- Remove the fuel rail (2). Refer to RAIL, FUEL, REMOVAL RAIL, FUEL, REMOVAL .CAUTION:
When removing the fuel rail from the lower intake manifold, one or more fuel injectors may remain in the intake manifold resulting in residual fuel spilling onto the engine from the fuel rail.
- Remove the retaining clips and remove fuel injectors (1) from the fuel rail (2).NOTE:
Number 2 fuel injector removal shown, all other fuel injectors similar.
- Remove the fuel injectors (1) from the lower intake manifold.
- Remove and discard all fuel injector O-ring seals (1).