Removal [09/2014 - 11/2017]: Procedure
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- REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2014 - 11/2017]
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY NOTE:
Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.
- Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.
*a Retainer *b Fuel Tube Connector *c Nylon Tube *d O-ring *e Fuel Pipe *f Claw Push Pull out - Disengage the 2 claws of the retainer. Pull out the retainer and disconnect the fuel tube connector from the fuel pipe.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 allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the fuel pipe.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
- Check if there is any 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.
- Disengage the 2 claws of the retainer. Pull out the retainer and disconnect the fuel tube connector from the fuel pipe.
- Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.
- DISCONNECT ENGINE WIRE
- REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 4 bolts and fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly with the fuel injector assemblies.NOTE:
- If fuel intrudes into the combustion chamber, there may be adverse effects to the engine main body.
- Be careful not to drop the fuel injector assemblies when removing the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.
- Remove the 4 delivery pipe spacers from the intake manifold.
- Remove the 4 bolts and fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly with the fuel injector assemblies.
- REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 6 fuel injector assemblies from the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.NOTE:
If the fuel injector assemblies are to be reused, reinstall them to the same cylinder they were removed from.
- Remove the 2 O-rings from each fuel injector assembly.
*1 O-ring - For reinstallation, attach a tag or label with the corresponding cylinder number to each fuel injector assembly.NOTE:
Protect the fuel injector assemblies by covering them with plastic bags.
- Remove the 6 fuel injector assemblies from the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.