Expedition 2WD V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
Fuel Rail: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive
strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Perform Fuel Pressure Release Procedure.
3. Partially drain the cooling system.
4. Remove the power steering reservoir bracket.
1
Remove the three power steering reservoir bolts.
2
Position the power steering reservoir bracket out of the way.
5. Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
1
Remove the three accelerator control splash shield bolts.
2
Remove the accelerator control splash shield.
6. Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator valve vacuum hose.
7. Disconnect the two fuel lines.
CAUTION: After disconnecting, plug the fuel lines to prevent leakage.
