Fuel Rail: Installation
NOTE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.
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NOTE: The upper and lower fuel injector O-ring seals are similar in appearance, but are not interchangeable.NOTE: Make sure that new fuel injector O-ring seals are installed.
Install the new fuel injector O-ring seals and the fuel injector retaining clips onto the fuel injectors. Lubricate the new fuel injector O-ring seals with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications 3.7L Duratec .
- Install the fuel injectors into the fuel rail.
- Install the fuel rail, then install and tighten the fuel rail retaining bolts.
Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Connect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
- Connect the fuel rail fuel feed tube. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings 3.7L Duratec
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- Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to: Upper Intake Manifold 3.7L Duratec .
- Reconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
- Pressurize the fuel system. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release 3.7L Duratec .