Standard Procedure - Cleaning Fuel Injectors
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Before cleaning the injector recesses, seal the injector holes in the injector recesses with the appropriate pin to prevent debris from falling into the recesses and entering the motor.
- Seal the injector holes inside the cylinder head recesses with the Injector Bore Brush (special tool #9717, Brush, Injector Bore).
- Clean the bottom of the cylinder recess with the Injector Bore Brush (special tool #9717, Brush, Injector Bore).
- Blow out the recess and clean again with a non-woven cloth and cover over.
- Perform these steps for each injector recess.NOTE:
DO NOT clean the tip of the injector with a wire brush. Use a non - woven cloth.
- Clean injector body with a wire brush.
- Clean injector tips with a non-woven cloth.NOTE:
Do Not apply antiseize lubricant to the injector nozzle area.
- Grease injector body with anti seize lubricant.
NOTE:
Always replace the seals that seal off the injectors at the cylinder head to the combustion chamber and replace the retaining screws.