Rail, Fuel: Removal: 3.6L
The fuel system is under constant pressure even with engine off. Before servicing the fuel rail, fuel system pressure must be released.
- Perform the fuel pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL DELIVERY, GAS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover (1).
- Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, REMOVAL
.
- Remove the insulator (2) from the left cylinder head cover.
- Disconnect the fuel injector wire harness connectors (2).
- Disconnect the fuel supply hose (1) from the fuel rail. Refer to FITTING, QUICK CONNECT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .CAUTION:
The left and right fuel rails are replaced as an assembly. Do not attempt to separate the rail halves at the connector tube. Due to the design of this tube, it does not use any clamps. Never attempt to install a clamping device of any kind on the tube. When removing the fuel rail assembly for any reason, be careful not to bend or kink the tube.
- Remove bolts (1) and the fuel rail (2) with fuel injectors.CAUTION:
When removing the fuel rail from the lower intake manifold, one or more fuel injectors may remain in the intake manifold resulting in residual fuel spilling onto the engine from the fuel rail.
NOTE:Number 2 fuel injector removal shown in the illustration, all other fuel injectors similar.
- If required, remove safety clips and the fuel injectors (1) from fuel rail (2).
- Remove and discard all fuel injector O-ring seals (1).





