I just left the rail attached to the LIM when I pulled mine out of my 98 a couple of weeks ago. It was, of course, necessary to disconnect the fuel line couplers (special tool).

Steve

98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car 89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles 94 SHO ATX - 190K 1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K. ANY THREAD WITH "OMG" or "WTF" ETC IN THE TITLE WILL BE IGNORED!