MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Engine

303-04C Fuel Charging and Controls - 5.0L

303-04C Fuel Charging and Controls - 5.0L

2016 Mustang5.0LReference 642 / 6,619HTML edition
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1. NOTICE: Use O-ring seals that are made of special fuel-resistant material. Use of ordinary O-rings

can cause the fuel system to leak. Do not reuse the O-ring seals.

NOTICE: 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.

NOTE: The fuel injector clip can be reused if it is not damaged during removal. If the clip is reused, the 2 sides of the clip should be squeezed back into shape by placing it between index finger and thumb.

Install the new fuel injector O-ring seals and the new fuel injector retaining clips onto the fuel injectors. Lubricate the new fuel injector O-ring seals with clean engine oil.

303-04C Fuel Charging and Controls - 5.0L — original illustration 1, reference 642Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

2. NOTE: Orient the fuel injector assemblies so the flat sides of the fuel rail injector cup is aligned with the flat side of the fuel injector retainer.

Install the fuel injectors into the fuel rail.

303-04C Fuel Charging and Controls - 5.0L — original illustration 2, reference 642Original colors & callouts · Select to enlarge

3. Install the fuel rail, then install and tighten the fuel rail retaining bolts. Torque : Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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