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Fuel Rail & Injectors: Installation

  1. If installing injector on fuel rail, replace retaining clip or "O" ring on injector if damaged. Lubricate "O" ring at top of injector with engine oil.
  2. Ensure retaining clip is installed in top slot on injector. Install injector on fuel rail, using care not to damage the "O" ring.
  3. To install remaining components, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW gaskets. Ensure injector holes are clean before installing injectors. Replace "O" ring at bottom of injector if damaged.
  4. Lubricate "O" ring at bottom of injector with engine oil before installing fuel rail with injectors. Tighten fuel rail bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. Tighten intake manifold-to-cylinder head bolts to specification, starting at the center and working outward. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. Install fuel supply line on chassis fuel supply line using proper procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS  under FUEL SYSTEM.
  7. Air must be bled from cooling system when filling cooling system. Disconnect electrical connector at engine coolant temperature sensor. Engine coolant temperature sensor is located near thermostat housing and contains a Black/Light Blue wire and a Tan/Black wire in the electrical connector.
  8. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor. Fill cooling system until coolant flows from engine coolant temperature sensor opening.
  9. Install and tighten engine coolant temperature sensor to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Finish filling cooling system. Install electrical connector. Using scan tool and scan tool manufacturer's instructions, perform ASD FUEL SYSTEM TEST and check for fuel leaks.