FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

    CAUTION:


    • Perform the following procedure to prevent fuel from spilling out before removing any fuel system parts.

    • Even after discharging the fuel pressure, when disconnecting a fuel line, cover it with a piece of cloth to prevent fuel from spraying or coming out.


    1. Remove the rear seat cushion with cover pad sub-assembly Click here.

    2. A01VLD4E03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clip Remover
      *2 Protective Tape
      *3 Butyl Tape

      Remove the rear floor service hole cover.

    3. A01VHDH

      Disconnect the connector from the fuel pump assembly.

    4. Start the engine. After the engine stops naturally, turn the ignition switch off.

      Note

      Do not increase the engine speed or drive the vehicle while waiting for the engine to stop naturally.

      Tech Tips

      DTC P0171/25 may be set.

    5. Crank the engine again and make sure that the engine does not start.

    6. Remove the fuel tank cap and discharge the pressure from the fuel tank.

    7. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.

    8. Connect the connector of the fuel pump assembly.

  2. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER

    Click here

  3. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the air cleaner filter element sub-assembly from the air cleaner case.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR CLEANER HOSE

    Click here

  6. REMOVE INLET NO. 1 AIR CLEANER


    1. A01VJRN

      Remove the bolt and the No. 1 inlet air cleaner as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      A01VE7C Turn

  7. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CASE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01VKPP

      Remove the 2 bolts and the air cleaner case sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE EFI FUEL PIPE CLAMP


    1. A01VJXU

      Remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp.

  9. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01VIXXE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Retainer
      A01VL3H Pinch
      A01VE7C Pull

      Pinch the tube connector and pull out the fuel pipe Click here.

      Note


      • Check for dirt or other foreign matter on the parts to be disconnected and clean them if necessary.

      • The fuel tube connector seals with an O-ring. Ensure that there is no damage or foreign matter on the contact surface.

      • If the connector and the pipe are stuck, push and pull on the connector to release them while pinching the retainer. Pull the connector out of the pipe carefully.

      • Do not use any tools.

      • Do not bend or twist the tubes.

      • Protect the contact surface by covering it with a plastic bag.

      • Do not damage any of the clips. If a clip is damaged, replace it.

  10. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE


    1. Make sure that there are no deposits such as sand or grit near the fuel injector assembly, and if there are any deposits, clean them away.

      Note

      Do not allow foreign matter to enter any other components.

    2. A01VGYP

      Disconnect the 4 fuel injector assembly connectors.

    3. A01VFNR

      Remove the 2 bolts and delivery pipe together with the 4 injectors.

      Note


      • Do not allow foreign matter to enter the cylinder head.

      • Do not drop the fuel injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.

  11. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01VIV2

      Pull the 4 fuel injector assemblies out of the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not allow foreign matter to enter the fuel delivery pipe.

    2. A01VL67

      For reinstallation, attach a tag or label to each injector shaft.

      Note

      Prevent entry of foreign objects by covering the fuel injectors with plastic bags.

  12. REMOVE NO. 1 DELIVERY PIPE SPACER


    1. A01VJZV

      Remove the 2 No. 1 delivery pipe spacers from the cylinder head.

  13. REMOVE INJECTOR VIBRATION INSULATOR


    1. A01VIIS

      Remove the 4 injector vibration insulators.