Removal And Installation: Removal
CAUTION:
Make sure that tools and equipment are clean and free of foreign material and lubricant.
NOTE:
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 the appropriate fuel system pressure release procedure.
- Refer to: ENGINE COVER - V6 S/C 3.0L PETROL/V8 N/A 5.0L PETROL/V8 S/C 5.0L PETROL
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
- Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE T-CONNECTOR
- Refer to: RIGHT AIR CLEANER
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.CAUTION: Make sure that the fuel line union does not rotate.
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
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NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
- Refer to: FUEL INJECTION COMPONENT CLEANING
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NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
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CAUTION: Make a note of the fuel injector clamp alignment to the fuel rail prior to removal.NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
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NOTE: This step is only required if a new fuel rail is installed.
Refer to: FUEL RAIL PRESSURE SENSOR
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CAUTION: Make sure that the special tool is located correctly to the fuel injector prior to removing the fuel injector.
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.
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.
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WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
- Refer to: GENERATOR (REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION)
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CAUTION: Use a wooden block to protect the oil pan when supporting the engine.
Using a suitable hydraulic jack, support the engine.
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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.CAUTION: Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel supply lines.NOTE: Engine shown removed for clarity.