Town & Country LWB FWD V6-3.8L VIN L (1999)
c.
Reinstall the cover onto the intake manifold. Tighten the cover bolt securely.
12.
No further action is necessary. Return the vehicle to the customer.
C. Replace Fuel Rail Assembly
NOTE:
Only fuel rails with fuel leakage or RED rust at the crossover tube joint, as determined by the inspection in Section A, require replacement. Very few
vehicles are expected to require fuel rail replacement.
WARNING:
The fuel system is under constant fuel pressure even with the engine off. Fuel pressure must be released before replacing the fuel rail.
1.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
NOTE:
To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to record all radio settings before disconnecting the battery and to reset all electronic memory
(clock, radio settings, etc.) when you have completed the service procedure.
2.
Remove and reinstall the fuel tank filler cap to release the fuel tank pressure.
3.
Remove the protective cap from the pressure test port on the fuel rail (Figure 6).
WARNING:
Do not allow fuel to spill onto the engine intake or exhaust manifolds. Place shop towels under and around the pressure port to absorb fuel
when pressure is released from the rail.
4.
Obtain the hose from the fuel pressure gauge tool set # C-4799-1 Position one end of the hose into an approved gasoline container, then attach the
hose to the fuel rail test port to release the fuel pressure.
5.
Remove the hose from the fuel rail and reinstall the test port cap.
6.
Remove the plastic intake manifold cover, if equipped.
7.
Remove the air inlet resonator.
