1997 Ford Explorer

GPM1

MEMBER
1997 FORD EXPLORER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
23,000 MILES

I am trying to replace a fuel injector. I have removed the six screws that attach the fuel manifold to the furl rail. Released the pressure in the fuel lines but the fuel manifold will not come off the fuel rail so that I can get to the injectors.

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 AT 3:50 PM

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DAVE H

MECHANIC
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FUEL SUPPLY MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY
Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air inlet tube from air cleaner to throttle body. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE.
Remove upper intake manifold and throttle body assembly. See UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD & THROTTLE BODY. Disconnect fuel supply line fitting at fuel manifold.
Disconnect fuel return line from fuel pressure regulator. Remove fuel manifold retaining bolts. Remove fuel manifold. Remove injectors from manifold.
Installation
Lubricate NEW injector "O" rings with a light oil. DO NOT use silicone grease. Carefully install fuel supply manifold and injectors into lower manifold, one side at a time. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

FUEL INJECTORS
Remove fuel supply manifold. See procedures under FUEL SUPPLY MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY. Disconnect wiring harness from injector(s). Remove injector retaining clips(s). Remove injectors from fuel supply manifold, using a rocking/pulling motion.
Installation
Lubricate NEW injector "O" rings with light oil. DO NOT use silicone grease. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.