Fuel Injection Pump: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to Safety Warnings in SERVICE INFORMATION General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Do not loosen any fittings or plugs on the fuel injection pump.

Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions ( HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ).
Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release ( FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE ).
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect ( BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT ).
Fig 1: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Hose Clamps And Bracket Bolt
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NOTE: Use care when removing the fuel injection pump noise insulator. Spreading the openings will aid in removing the fuel injection pump noise insulator and reduce the risk of damage.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Noise Insulator Connector
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Fig 3: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Connector
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NOTE: To release the fuel pressure in the high pressure fuel tube, wrap the fuel injection pump flare nut with a shop towel to absorb any residual fuel pressure during the loosening of fuel injection pump flare nut.

Fig 4: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Flare Nut

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Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling ( QUICK RELEASE COUPLING ).

Fig 5: Locating Identification Tag On Quick Release Coupling
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Fig 6: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Bracket Bolts
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NOTE: Alternately loosen the 2 fuel injection pump bolts one complete revolution at a time.

Fig 7: Locating Fuel Injection Pump Bolts

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Discard the specified component. Follow local disposal regulations.