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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.
  1. 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 .

    GFD421736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Install the fuel injectors into the fuel rail.
    GFD421737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Install the fuel rail, then install and tighten the fuel rail retaining bolts.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

    GFD421733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Connect the fuel injector electrical connectors.
    GFD421732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Connect the fuel rail fuel feed tube. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings 3.7L Duratec .
    GFD421731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Install the upper intake manifold. Refer to: Upper Intake Manifold 3.7L Duratec .
  7. Reconnect the battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  8. Pressurize the fuel system. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release 3.7L Duratec .