DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Discharge fuel system pressure Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly Click here.
REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL
Disengage the 2 clamps and separate the wiper wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
Disengage the 2 clamps and connector, and separate the wire harness from the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly (w/ Windshield Deicer).
| *1 | Bolt |
| *2 | Nut |
Remove the 4 bolts, 4 nuts and outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Lift the rear of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the cover from the 2 pins, and then lift the front of the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to detach the cover from the pin and remove the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly.
Note
Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.
REMOVE NO. 1 VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector and 2 fuel vapor feed hoses.
Remove the No. 1 vacuum switching valve assembly.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and separate the wire harness clamp from the air cleaner cap.
Separate the hose from the hose clamp.
Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.
Unlock the hose band and separate the air cleaner cap sub-assembly from the throttle body assembly.
Remove the 2 bolts and air cleaner cap sub-assembly.
DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.
| *1 | Fuel Pipe |
| *2 | Fuel Tube Connector |
| *3 | Nylon Tube |
| *4 | O-ring |
| *5 | Retainer |
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Pinch |
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Pull |
Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, and then pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe.
Note
Check for foreign matter on the fuel tube around the fuel tube connector. Clean it if necessary. Foreign matter can affect the ability of the O-ring to seal the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe.
Do not use any tools to separate the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe.
Do not forcibly bend, kink or twist the nylon tube.
Keep the connector and pipe free from foreign matter.
If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
Cover the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.
Remove the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel hose clamp.
REMOVE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY (for ACIS)
Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses, clamp and connector.
Remove the bolt and vacuum switching valve assembly (for ACIS).
DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
Disconnect the 4 fuel injector connectors.
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the 2 wire harness brackets.
Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness.
REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts, and then remove the fuel delivery pipe together with the 4 fuel injectors.
Note
Be careful not to drop the fuel injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.
Remove the 2 fuel delivery spacers from the cylinder head.
Remove the 4 injector vibration insulators from the cylinder head.
REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
Pull the 4 fuel injectors out of the fuel delivery pipe.
Remove the O-ring from each fuel injector.
For reinstallation, attach a tag or label to each injector shaft.
Note
Prevent entry of foreign matter by covering the fuel injectors with plastic bags.