Removal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

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REMOVE FUEL (ENGINE ROOM SIDE) PUMP ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - ]

DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS

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REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE

NOTE:

If fuel intrudes into the combustion chamber, there may be adverse effects to the engine main body.
When replacing the fuel delivery pipe, it is necessary to replace the No. 1 fuel pipe sub-assembly with a new one.
Make sure not to touch or strike the tips of the direct fuel injector assemblies.
Pull and remove the fuel delivery pipe in a straight line without tilting it.

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REMOVE DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY

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Secure the fuel delivery pipe in a vise between aluminum plates.

Pull out the 4 direct fuel injector assemblies.

NOTE:

Pull and remove each direct fuel injector assembly in a straight line to avoid damaging the seal surface of the fuel delivery pipe O-ring.
After removing the direct fuel injector assemblies, remove any O-rings, No. 1 fuel injector back-up rings and No. 3 fuel injector back-up rings remaining on the fuel delivery pipe side.

Attach a tag or label with the corresponding cylinder number to each direct fuel injector assembly so that they can be installed to their original locations.

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Cover the tip of each direct fuel injector assembly to prevent it from being damaged.

REMOVE NOZZLE HOLDER CLAMP

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REMOVE NO. 3 FUEL INJECTOR BACK-UP RING

NOTE:

Do not damage the area that contacts the O-ring.

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Using needle nose pliers, remove the No. 3 fuel injector back-up ring from each direct fuel injector assembly.

REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL INJECTOR BACK-UP RING

O-ring

No. 1 Fuel Injector Back-up Ring

REMOVE C-RING

REMOVE INJECTOR VIBRATION INSULATOR

REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR SEAL

Using the tip of needle nose pliers, pinch and pull the fuel injector seal at several points to stretch it.
NOTE:
- Excessively pinching the fuel injector seal may damage the groove of the direct fuel injector assembly.
- If a direct fuel injector assembly is dropped or the tip of the direct fuel injector assembly is struck, replace it with a new one.
Remove the fuel injector seal from each direct fuel injector assembly.