We remove the fuel rail to replace the injectors and to clean the fuel rail, as well as when repairing the cylinder head
We prepare the car for the work.
We release the fuel pressure. To do this, tilt the rear row of seats forward (for a 5-seater configuration) or the middle row (for a 7-seater configuration).
Disconnect and lift the floor trim.
Remove the electric fuel pump hatch cover.
Disconnect block 1, rear wiring harness from module 2 of the electric fuel pump.
Start the engine and let it run at idle speed until it stops completely to relieve pressure in the fuel system.
Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
After that, connect the block of the wiring harness to the fuel pump module.
Install the electric fuel pump hatch cover.
Install and secure the floor trim.
Return the seats to their original position.
Remove the air filter housing (see the article - "Removing the air filter").
Press the spring lock of the connector and disconnect the supply line 1 (Figure 2) from the fuel rail 2.
Remove throttle pipe 1. Article on throttle removal
Disconnect pads 2 (Figure 3), wire harness from injectors.
Using 8 mm head, unscrew two bolts 4 (Figure 3), fasteners and remove the rail.
Installing the fuel rail
Before installation, change the sealing rings on the injectors.
Install the rail on the engine.
Fasten the rail with bolts. Using an 8 mm socket with a torque wrench, tighten to 9 Nm (0.9 kgfm).
Connect the wiring harness pads to the fuel rail injectors.
Connect the fuel pipe to the rail.
Check the reliability of the fixation by pulling on the connector.
Connect the negative cable terminal to the battery and check the tightness of the connections.