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A method and an apparatus for maintaining the alignment of a fuel injector during shipping and normal use. In one embodiment of the invention, a clip for retaining a fuel injector to a fuel rail cup that has an annular flange is provided. The clip has a substantially flat base to at least partially

A method and an apparatus for maintaining the alignment of a fuel injector during shipping and normal use. In one embodiment of the invention, a clip for retaining a fuel injector to a fuel rail cup that has an annular flange is provided. The clip has a substantially flat base to at least partially surround an end of the fuel injector and a plurality of upstanding tangs to receive and substantially surround the annular flange. An alignment protrusion is also provided on the clip to interface with the annular flange to prevent axial rotation of the fuel injector relative to the fuel rail cup.

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1. A clip for retaining a fuel injector to a fuel rail cup, said fuel rail cup having an annular flange, said clip comprising:a base configured to at least partially surround an end of said fuel injector; a plurality of tangs upstanding from said base, said tangs configured to receive and substantia

1. A clip for retaining a fuel injector to a fuel rail cup, said fuel rail cup having an annular flange, said clip comprising:a base configured to at least partially surround an end of said fuel injector; a plurality of tangs upstanding from said base, said tangs configured to receive and substantially surround said annular flange of said cup; and an alignment protrusion upstanding from said base, said protrusion interfacing with said flange to prevent axial rotation of said fuel injector relative to said fuel rail cup.