Lower

REMOVAL










WARNING: The fuel system is under constant pressure even with engine off. Before servicing fuel rail, fuel system pressure must be released.

1. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Drain the cooling system Service and Repair.
4. Remove the EGR tube and upper intake manifold (4) Intake Manifold - Removal.





5. Disconnect the fuel supply hose from the fuel rail Service and Repair.










6. Remove the ignition coil (5) and bracket (6).










7. Disconnect the heater supply hose and the Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector (2).





8. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors (1) and (2).






NOTE: Mark the fuel injector electrical harness connectors with the correct corresponding cylinder numbers.

9. Remove the fuel rail mounting bolts from the fuel rail.





10. Lift the fuel rail straight up off of the lower intake manifold.





11. Remove the upper radiator hose.
12. Remove two bolts (1), nut (2) and bracket (3).





13. Remove the bolt (1) and the injector harness connector support bracket (2).





14. Remove the rest of the lower intake manifold bolts.










WARNING: Intake manifold gasket is made of very thin metal and may cause personal injury, handle with care.

15. Remove the lower intake manifold (1).
16. Remove the intake manifold end seal retainer bolts (2) and remove the intake manifold gasket (3).
17. Inspect and clean the manifold.