Special Tool(S): Removal
CAUTION:
- Make sure that tools and equipment are clean and free of foreign material and lubricant.
- Always carry out the cleaning process before carrying out any repairs to the fuel injection system components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in foreign matter ingress to the fuel injection system.
NOTE:
- Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
- Some components shown removed for clarity.
- Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Refer to: Petrol and Petrol-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions .
- Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release - V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol .
- Refer to: Engine Cover - V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications .
- Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe T-Connector .
- refer to: Right Air Cleaner .
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NOTE: Left-hand drive vehicles.
refer to: Battery .
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NOTE: Right-hand drive vehicles.
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping coolant.
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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.CAUTION:
- Make sure that the fuel line union does not rotate.
- Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
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CAUTION:
- Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
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NOTE: If equipped.
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NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
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NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
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CAUTION: Make a note of the fuel injector clamp alignment to the fuel rail prior to removal.NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
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CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fuel.NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
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NOTE:
- Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
- If equipped.
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CAUTION:
- Make sure that the special tool is located correctly to the fuel injector prior to removing the fuel injector.
- Make sure that the special tool is held square to the fuel injector during removal.
- Make sure that all open ports are covered to prevent any foreign material ingress.
Special Tool(s): 310-197
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CAUTION: If the fuel injector is being removed without a new component being installed, the fuel injector clamp must remain with the fuel injector it is removed with.
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CAUTION:
- Do not use a knife to remove the Teflon seal as damage could occur to the fuel injector.
- Do not cut the Teflon seal to deep as damage could occur to the fuel injector.
- Pinch the Teflon seal to allow the tool to cut the Teflon seal without damaging the fuel injector.
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CAUTION: Do not use any sharp tools to remove the O-ring seal as damage could occur to the fuel injector.
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WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
- Refer to: Generator .
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CAUTION: Use a wooden block to protect the oil pan when supporting the engine.
Using a suitable hydraulic jack, support the engine.
WARNING:
Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
- Remove and discard the high-pressure fuel supply lines.
- Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
NOTE:
Engine shown removed for clarity.