Fuel rail removal

[BeatCJ]

Added Edit:Now I feel stupider yet. The problem wasn't the quick disconnect, it' the fact that the steel fuel line is rigid. And with careful picking, the steel spring wire clips just slide out of the way. But mostly it's the rigid bolted connection.

 

Ok, I feel stupid having to ask, BUT.... Pride is less important than breaking an unobtanium part.

 

First. The plastic clips on the quick disconnects for the fuel and return line? Just squeeze with pliers and wiggle them out? It's only the newer style that uses the special tool?

 

The plugs for the injectors. Do you use a pick and pull the wire retainer clip away before you try to unplug them?

 

What other little gotchas are there?

 

I think I need repair kits for my fuel line connections, and probably o rings for the joint at the fuel pressure regulator. It was bleeding like a stuck hog when I tested the fuel pump.

 

I have already bled the pressure with the Schrader valve.