Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
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Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel lines
or fuel system components, the fuel system pressure must be relieved. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
NOTE: During the repair or installation of new fuel-related components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all liquid and vapor fuel openings
to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.
1. Release the fuel system pressure.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Disconnect the fuel supply tube spring lock coupling.
4. Detach the 2 positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) coolant hose retainers from the fuel rail stud bolts and position the hose aside.
5. Disconnect the fuel rail pressure and temperature sensor electrical connector and vacuum hose.
6. Disconnect the 8 fuel injector electrical connectors.
7. Remove the fuel rail stud bolts.
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To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
8. Remove the fuel rail and fuel injectors as an assembly from the intake manifold.
9. NOTE: The fuel injector clip can be reused if it is not damaged during removal. If the clip is reused, the 2 sides of the clip should be squeezed
back into shape by placing it between index finger and thumb.
Remove the retaining clips and fuel injectors from the fuel rail.
10. CAUTION: Use O-ring seals that are made of special fuel-resistant material. The use of ordinary O-ring seals can cause the fuel system
to leak. Do not reuse the O-ring seals.
Remove and discard the fuel injector O-ring seals.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Lubricate the new upper and lower fuel injector O-ring seals with clean engine oil prior to installation.
