REMOVAL
WARNING: HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL LINES DELIVER
DIESEL FUEL UNDER EXTREME PRESSURE FROM
THE INJECTION PUMP TO THE FUEL INJECTORS.
THIS MAY BE AS HIGH AS 1600BAR (23,200 PSI).
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSPECTING FOR
HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL LEAKS. FUEL UNDER THIS
AMOUNT OF PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE SKIN
CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. INSPECT
FOR HIGH-PRESSURE LEAKS WITH A SHEET OF
CARD BOARD. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES AND
ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN SER-
VICING FUEL SYSTEM.
WARNING: NO SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES OR SMOK-
ING. RISK OF POISONING FROM INHALING AND
SWALLOWING FUEL. RISK OF INJURY TO EYES
AND SKIN FROM CONTACT WITH FUEL. POUR
FUELS ONLY INTO SUITABLE AND APPROPRI-
ATELY MARKED CONTAINERS. WEAR PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove fuel rail (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/
FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR - REMOVAL).
(3) Clamp fuel rail securely in vise with protective
jaws.
NOTE: Once removed, the pressure solenoid must
always be replaced.
(4) Remove fuel pressure solenoid retaining screws
and remove solenoid (Fig. 16).
INSTALLATION
WARNING: HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL LINES DELIVER
DIESEL FUEL UNDER EXTREME PRESSURE FROM
THE INJECTION PUMP TO THE FUEL INJECTORS.
THIS MAY BE AS HIGH AS 1600BAR (23,200 PSI).
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN INSPECTING FOR
HIGH-PRESSURE FUEL LEAKS. FUEL UNDER THIS
AMOUNT OF PRESSURE CAN PENETRATE SKIN
CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. INSPECT
FOR HIGH-PRESSURE LEAKS WITH A SHEET OF
CARD BOARD. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES AND
ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN SER-
VICING FUEL SYSTEM.
WARNING: NO SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES OR SMOK-
ING. RISK OF POISONING FROM INHALING AND
SWALLOWING FUEL. RISK OF INJURY TO EYES
AND SKIN FROM CONTACT WITH FUEL. POUR
FUELS ONLY INTO SUITABLE AND APPROPRI-
ATELY MARKED CONTAINERS. WEAR PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
NOTE: Apply a thin film of special grease to the
seals before installing. If the seals are damaged
when being installed, an internal leak may occur
which can not be recognized externally.
(1) Position fuel pressure solenoid to fuel rail and
retain with screws (Fig. 16). Tighten in two stages,
3N·m (26 lbs. in.) then 5N·m (44 lbs. ft.).
(2) Install fuel rail (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/
FUEL INJECTION/FUEL INJECTOR - INSTALLA-
TION).
(3) Connect negative battery cable.
Fig. 16 FUEL PRESSURE SOLENOID ASSEMBLY
1 - RETAINING BOLT
2 - FUEL PRESSURE SOLENOID
3 - RETAINING BOLT
4 - O-RING LOCATION
5 - FUEL RAIL
6 - VISE
14 - 28 FUEL INJECTION VA
FUEL PRESSURE SOLENOID (Continued)