Left Fuel Rail (G2244112): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Land Rover Range Rover Velar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these components. Make sure that all tools and the surrounding area is clean before commencing work.

NOTE:

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 .
Clean the fuel injectors, high-pressure fuel supply line and surrounding areas.
Refer to: FUEL INJECTION COMPONENT CLEANING .
Partially drain the cooling system.
Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING .
NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

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- Disconnect the 2 left side coolant pipes.
- Release the clip.
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Remove the oil filler cap and the Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH) material.
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Release the vacuum pipe.
WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

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Disconnect the 2 right side coolant pipes.
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Remove the NVH material.
Remove the air filter outlet pipe T-connector.
Refer to: AIR FILTER OUTLET PIPE T-CONNECTOR .
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- Release the clip.
- Disconnect the breather pipe.
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- WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
  
  Remove the 4 bolts.
- Release the 2 fuel line unions.
- Remove the fuel line.
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Disconnect the 8 electrical connectors and position the wiring harness to one side.
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- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the 4 ignition coils.
NOTE: Right side shown, left side is similar.

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Using the special tool remove the 4 spark plugs.

Special Tool(s): 303-1450
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Following installation of the spark plugs in the cylinder head, visually inspect the paint mark on the terminal of the spark plug for correct orientation. The head of the T paint mark must face the fuel injector within ± 45°.
CAUTION: Make a note of the fuel injector clamp alignment to the fuel rail prior to removal.

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- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Remove the fuel rail.
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.
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Using the special tool, remove the 4 fuel injectors.

Special Tool(s): 310-197
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Remove and discard the 4 fuel injector clamps.
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.
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Remove and discard the 4 fuel injector seals.
CAUTION: Do not use any sharp tools to remove the O-ring seal as damage could occur to the fuel injector.

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Remove and discard the 4 fuel injector O-ring seals.