FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips

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

  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine 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 INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY

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  5. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.

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      *1 No. 2 Fuel Pipe Clamp
      *2 Fuel Tube Connector
      *3 Nylon Tube
      *4 O-ring
      *5 Fuel Pipe
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    2. Pinch the fuel tube connector and pull out the fuel pipe.

      Note

      • Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the fuel tube connector when disconnecting it. Clean the fuel tube connector as necessary.

      • It is necessary to prevent dirt or foreign objects from entering the fuel tube connector. If dirt or foreign objects get in the fuel tube connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.

      • Only disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.

      • Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes.

      • Protect the fuel tube connector by covering it with plastic bags.

      • If the fuel pipe and the fuel tube connector are stuck, carefully try wiggling or pushing and pulling on the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off carefully.

  6. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Disconnect the 6 fuel injector connectors.

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    2. Remove the 5 bolts and fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly together with the 6 fuel injectors.

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      Note

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

    3. Remove the 6 injector vibration insulators from the intake manifold.

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  7. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY

    1. Pull the 6 fuel injector assemblies out of the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.

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      Note

      If the injectors are to be reused, reinstall them to the same cylinder they came from.

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

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      *1 O-ring

    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.