Removal & Installation (3.0L)
- Remove air intake throttle body. See AIR INTAKE THROTTLE BODY. Depressurize fuel system. Relief valve is located on fuel supply line. Disconnect fuel supply and return lines. See PUSH-CONNECT FITTINGS. Disconnect wiring harness at fuel injectors.
- Disconnect vacuum hose from fuel pressure regulator. Remove fuel assembly manifold bolts (2 on each side). Carefully disengage fuel supply manifold from fuel injectors by lifting and gently rocking rail.
- Remove injectors from fuel supply manifold by using a slight twisting/pulling motion. See Fig 1
. Place removed components in a clean container to avoid dirt or other contamination.
- Lubricate new injector "O" rings with a light oil. DO NOT use silicone grease. Carefully install fuel supply manifold and injectors into lower manifold, one side at a time. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.