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Left Fuel Rail (G2796612): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
CAUTION:
  • Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these components. Make sure that all tools and the surrounding area is clean before commencing work.
  • Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from foreign material. When disconnected all components must be sealed.
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.
  1. 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

  2. Release the pressure in the fuel system.

    Refer to: FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE

  3. Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.

    Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING

  4. Disconnect the 12 V system.

    Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT AND CONNECT

  5. Partially drain the engine cooling system.

    Refer to: COOLING SYSTEM PARTIAL DRAINING AND VACUUM FILLING

  6. Clean the fuel injectors, High Pressure (HP) fuel supply line and surrounding areas.

    Refer to: FUEL INJECTION COMPONENT CLEANING

  7. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe T-connector.

    Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE T-CONNECTOR

  8. CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
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    • Release the 2 clips.
    • Disconnect the 5 coolant pipe connectors.
    • Remove the coolant pipe assembly.
    • Release the coolant pipe assembly and position to one side.
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    • Remove the 2 nuts.
    • Release the cable bracket assembly from the valve cover.
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    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Release the clip.
    • Remove the bolt.
    • Disconnect the hose.
    • Remove the right differential pressure sensor assembly.
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    Release the vacuum pipe from the right coil cover and position to one side.

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    • Release the 3 upper clips.
    • Release the stud.
    • Release the 4 lower clips.
    • Remove the right coil cover.
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    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Release the clip.
    • Disconnect the hose.
    • Remove the bolt and the 2 nuts.
    • Remove the left differential pressure sensor assembly.
  14. WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
    CAUTION: 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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    • Release the 2 fuel line clips.
    • Release the 2 fuel lines from the left coil cover.
    • Disconnect the 2 fuel line connectors.
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    • Remove the oil filler cap.
    • Release the 2 lower studs.
    • Release the 2 upper clips.
    • Remove the left coil cover.
    • Install the oil filler cap.
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    • Disconnect the breather pipe connector.
    • Release the clip.
    • Position the breather pipe to one side.
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    • Disconnect the 4 electrical connectors.
    • Release the 2 clips.
    • Position the wiring harness to one side.
  18. WARNING: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.
    CAUTION: 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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    • Loosen the 2 fuel crossover line unions.
    • Remove the 4 bolts.
    • Disconnect the 2 fuel crossover line unions.
    • Remove the fuel crossover line.
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    • Disconnect the 9 electrical connectors.
    • Release the 2 fuel lines from the 2 clips.
    • Release the electrical connector from the clip.
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    • Release the 4 clips.
    • Position the wiring harness to one side.
  21. NOTE: RH side components showed, LH side components are the same.
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    • Remove the 4 bolts.
    • Remove the 4 ignition coils.
  22. CAUTION: Make a note of the fuel injector clamp alignment to the fuel rail prior to removal.
    NOTE: RH side components showed, LH side components are the same.
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    • Remove the 4 bolts.
    • Remove the fuel rail.
  23. 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.

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