Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Fuel Rail: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE FUEL SYSTEM IS UNDER CONSTANT PRESSURE EVEN WITH ENGINE OFF. BEFORE SERVICING FUEL RAIL
, FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE MUST BE RELEASED.
The fuel rail can be removed without removing the intake manifold if the following procedures are followed.
1. Remove fuel tank filler tube cap.
2. Perform Fuel System Pressure Release Procedure.
3. Remove negative battery cable at battery.
4. Remove air duct at throttle body.
5. Disconnect fuel line latch clip and fuel line at fuel rail. A special tool will be necessary for fuel line disconnection. Refer to Quick-Connect
Fittings.
6. Remove necessary vacuum lines at throttle body
7. Drain engine coolant and remove thermostat and thermostat housing.
8. Remove PCV hose and valve at valve cover.
Fig.35 Fuel Rail Mounting - 2.4L
9. Remove 3 upper intake manifold mounting bolts (Fig. 35), but only loosen 2 lower bolts about 2 turns.
