Removal [08/2015 - ]: Procedure

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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 notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2015 - 10/2016] , or refer to PRECAUTION [10/2016 - 10/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ]
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2015 - 09/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ]
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - 10/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2016 - 10/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2023 - ]
REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2015 - ]

DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

Remove any foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.

Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel pump assembly.

Pull out the retainer to disengage the lock claws and pull off the fuel tube connector.

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*a	Retainer
*b	Fuel Tube Connector
*c	Nylon Tube
*d	O-ring
*e	Fuel Pipe
	Pull out
	Pull off

NOTE:

Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.

If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.
NOTE:
- Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
- Do not scratch or allow any foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the pipe (fuel pipe).
- Do not bend, twist, pinch or kink the nylon tube.
Check that there is no foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.
Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

There are 2 types of No. 1 fuel pipe sub-assemblies.

Using a 17 mm union nut wrench, loosen the 2 union nuts of the No. 1 fuel pipe sub-assembly.

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Loosen the 2 bolts.

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Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe sub-assembly from the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly and fuel pump assembly.

REMOVE FUEL (ENGINE ROOM SIDE) PUMP ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the fuel pump assembly connector.

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Remove the 2 bolts and fuel pump assembly from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.

Remove the fuel pump lifter guide and fuel pump lifter assembly from the fuel pump assembly.

*1	Fuel Pump Assembly
*2	Fuel Pump Lifter Assembly
*3	Fuel Pump Lifter Guide

Remove the O-ring from the fuel pump assembly.

Remove the fuel pump spacer gasket from the cylinder head cover sub-assembly.

*1	Fuel Pump Spacer Gasket
*2	O-ring

Remove the 2 O-rings from the No. 4 camshaft bearing cap.