SLX V6-3.2L SOHC (1996)
FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY
Removal Procedure
Notice:
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Do not attempt to remove the fuel inlet fitting on the fuel rail. It is staked in place. Removing the fuel inlet fitting will result in damage to the
fuel rail or the internal O-ring seal.
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Use care when removing the fuel rail assembly in order to prevent damage to the injector electrical connector terminals and the injector spray
tips.
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Fittings should be capped and holes plugged during servicing to prevent dirt and other contaminants from entering open lines and passages.
Important: An eight-digit identification number is stamped on the side of the fuel rail. Refer to this number when you service the fuel rail or
when a replacement part is required.
Before removal, the fuel rail assembly may be cleaned with a spray type engine cleaner. Follow the spray package instructions. Do not
immerse the fuel rails in liquid cleaning solvent.
1. Depressurize the fuel system. Refer to Fuel Pressure Release Procedure.
2. Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold.
3. Disconnect the fuel feed line at the front of the engine.
4. Disconnect the fuel return line at the front of the engine.
5. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
6. Remove the bolt and the bracket which secure the fuel return line to the lower intake manifold.
7. Remove the fuel rail bolts.
8. Remove the fuel rail from the lower intake manifold.
8.1 Lift up carefully on the fuel injectors. Do not separate the fuel injectors from the fuel rail.
8.2 If an injector becomes separated from the fuel rail, the injector O-ring seals and the retainer clip must be replaced.
8.3 Drain residual fuel into an approved container.
9. If removal of the fuel pressure regulator is necessary, refer to Fuel Pressure Regulator.
10. If removal of the fuel injectors is necessary, refer to Fuel Injectors.
Installation Procedure
1. If the fuel injectors were removed, install them. Refer to Fuel Injectors.
2. If the fuel pressure regulator was removed, install it. Refer to Fuel Pressure Regulator.
