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. A01EWTR

      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.

      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. A01EWQF

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

    2. A01EXPW

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

    3. A01ETVQ

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

    4. A01EWXN

      Disconnect the ventilation hose from the cylinder head cover.

    5. A01EYB6

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

    6. A01EWV3

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

  6. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ETBOE01

      Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.

    2. A01EXSEE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Fuel Pipe
      *2 Fuel Tube Connector
      *3 Nylon Tube
      *4 O-ring
      *5 Retainer
      A01EUL1 Pinch
      A01ETOA 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 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. A01EYST

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

    2. Disconnect the 2 vacuum hoses and connector.

    3. Remove the bolt and vacuum switching valve assembly.

    4. A01EXPC

      Remove the bolt and vacuum hose clamp.

  8. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

    A01EY6U

    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. A01ETSZ

      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.

    2. A01EYWY

      Remove the 2 fuel delivery spacers from the cylinder head.

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

  10. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EUQNE01

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

    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.