Fuel Rail: Removal
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- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release 2.3L EcoBoost .
- Disconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Remove the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold 2.3L EcoBoost .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe 2.0L EcoBoost .
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NOTE: When removing or installing the fuel injection pump noise insulator, spreading the openings will reduce the risk of damage.
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NOTE: To release the fuel pressure in the high pressure fuel tube, wrap the fuel injection pump flare nut with a shop towel to absorb any residual fuel pressure during the loosening of fuel injection pump flare nut.
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NOTE: Pull out the fuel rails in the direction of the fuel injector axis or damage may occur to the fuel injectors.NOTE: Use compressed air and remove any dirt or foreign material from the cylinder head, block and general surrounding area of the fuel rail and injectors.NOTE: When removing the fuel rails, the fuel injectors may remain in the cylinder head and require the use of a Fuel Injector Remover tool to extract.
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NOTE: Use minimal force to remove the fuel injectors that remained in the cylinder head with the Fuel Injector Remover tool or damage to the fuel injector assembly may occur. Wiggling the injector by hand to break it loose may allow the injector to be removed by hand.
Use Special Service Tool: 307-005 (T59L-100-B) Slide Hammer, 310-206 Remover, Fuel Injector.
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NOTE: Make sure to thoroughly clean any residual fuel or foreign material from the cylinder head, block and the general surrounding area of the fuel rails and injectors.NOTE: Do not use compressed air to clean the tip of the fuel injector.NOTE: Do not use a brush to clean the tip of the fuel injector.
Use Special Service Tool: 310-205 Fuel Injector Brush.