Fuel Rail: Service and Repair

Pre-removal Operation And Post-Installation Operation:

Removal Steps 1-10:

CAUTION: Do not kink the fuel high-pressure hose as it is made of plastics.

1. Insert a flat-tipped screwdriver [width 6 mm (0.24 inch), thickness 1 mm (0.04 inch)] to the retainer.

2. Turn the flat-tipped screwdriver approximately 90 degrees to the arrowed direction, and lift the retainer to unlock and disconnect the fuel high-pressure hose.

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FUEL RAIL AND INJECTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Do not drop the fuel injector.
- Remove the fuel rail with the fuel injectors attached to it.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< FUEL INJECTORS/O-RING INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Do not kink the fuel high-pressure hose as it is made of plastics.
- Do not let the engine oil get into the fuel rail.

1. Apply a drop of new engine oil to the O-ring.
2. Turn the fuel injector to the right and left to install to the fuel rail. Be careful not to damage the O-ring. After installing, check that they turn smoothly.
3. If some of them dose not turn smoothly, the O-ring may be trapped, remove it, re-install it into the fuel rail and check again.

>>B<< FUEL HIGH-PRESSURE HOSE CONNECTION

1. Pull up the lock of fuel high-pressure hose to unlock before installing.

2. Install the fuel high-pressure hose to the fuel rail securely and push the lock of fuel high-pressure hose downward and lock thoroughly.
3. After installing, slightly pull the fuel high-pressure hose and ensure that there is no disengaged fuel high-pressure hose. Also confirm that there is approximately 1 mm (0.04 inch) play at this time.