Expedition 4WD V8-281 4.6L SOHC (1998)
Fuel Rail: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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DO NOT SMOKE OR CARRY LIGHTED TOBACCO OR OPEN FLAME OF ANY TYPE WHEN WORKING ON OR NEAR ANY
FUEL RELATED COMPONENTS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MIXTURES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT AND MAY BE IGNITED,
RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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FUEL IN THE FUEL SYSTEM REMAINS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE EVEN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING.
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BEFORE WORKING ON OR DISCONNECTING ANY OF THE FUEL LINES OR FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, THE FUEL
SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELIEVED.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Perform the fuel pressure release procedure.
3. Partially drain the cooling system.
4. Remove the power steering fluid reservoir bracket.
1
Remove the bolts.
2
Position the power steering fluid reservoir bracket out of the way.
5. Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
1
Remove the bolts.
2
Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
6. Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator valve vacuum hose.
CAUTION: After disconnecting, plug the fuel lines to prevent leakage.