FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel injector assembly Click here.

  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

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  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Lift the rear of the engine cover to detach the cover from the 2 pins, and then lift the front of the engine cover to detach the cover from the pin and remove the engine cover.

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      Note

      Attempting to disengage both front and rear clips at the same time may cause the No. 1 engine cover sub-assembly to break.

  5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Disconnect the vacuum switching valve assembly from the air cleaner hose.

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    2. Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector and 2 wire harness clamps from the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

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    3. Separate the fuel vapor feed hose from the air cleaner hose.

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    4. Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.

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    5. Loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the air cleaner hose from the throttle with motor body assembly.

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    6. Release the 2 clamps and remove the air cleaner cap sub-assembly.

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  6. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.

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    2. Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, and then pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe.

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      *1 Fuel Pipe
      *2 Fuel Tube Connector
      *3 Nylon Tube
      *4 O-ring
      *5 Retainer
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      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 forcefully bend, kink or twist the nylon tube.

      • Keep the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe free from foreign matter.

      • If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.

      • Put the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe in plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

    3. Remove the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel hose clamp.

  7. REMOVE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY (for ACIS)

    1. Disconnect the union to connector tube hose and wire harness clamp.

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    2. Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses and connector.

    3. Remove the bolt and vacuum switching valve assembly.

  8. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

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    1. Disconnect the 4 fuel injector connectors.

    2. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts and separate the 2 wire harness brackets.

    4. Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness.

  9. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 2 bolts, and then remove the fuel delivery pipe together with the 4 fuel injectors.

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      Note

      Be careful not to drop the fuel injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.

    2. Remove the 2 fuel delivery spacers from the cylinder head.

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    3. Remove the 4 injector vibration insulators from the cylinder head.

  10. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY

    1. Pull the 4 fuel injectors out of the fuel delivery pipe.

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    2. Remove the O-ring from each fuel injector.

    3. 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.