FixVault

Rail, Fuel: Installation: 3.6L

Fig 1: O-ring Seals & Fuel Injector
GC0144264Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. If removed, install the six fuel injectors to the fuel rail with new O-ring seals. Refer to INJECTOR(S), FUEL, INSTALLATION  or INJECTOR(S), FUEL, INSTALLATION .
    Fig 2: Fuel Rail Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GC0144261Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Clean out the fuel injector bores in the lower intake manifold.
  3. Apply a small amount of engine oil to each fuel injector O-ring. This will help in fuel rail installation.
  4. Install the fuel rail (1) to the lower intake manifold with four bolts tightened in the sequence shown in illustration to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Fuel Supply Hose & Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    GC0144479Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Connect the fuel injector electrical connectors (2).
  6. Connect the fuel supply hose to the fuel rail (1). Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - QUICK-CONNECT FITTINGS  .
    Fig 4: Intake Ports, Insulator & Alignment Posts
    GC0144184Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Install the insulator (2) to the two alignment posts (3) on top of the LH cylinder head cover.
    Fig 5: Upper Intake Manifold Bolt Tightening Sequence
    GC0144185Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Install the upper intake manifold (1), support brackets and air inlet hose. Refer to MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION or MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION, 5.7L or MANIFOLD, INTAKE, INSTALLATION .
  9. Connect the negative battery cable and tighten nut to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
  10. Start the engine and check for leaks.