Removal and Installation: Removal

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Remove the intake manifold collector. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Disconnect the fuel quick connector on the engine side.
- Using Tool perform the following steps to disconnect the quick connector.
  - Tool number: - (J-45488)
1. Remove quick connector cap.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Quick Connector Cap
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
2. With the sleeve side of Tool facing quick connector, install Tool onto fuel tube.
3. Insert Tool into quick connector until sleeve contacts and goes no further. Hold the Tool on that position.
  CAUTION: Inserting the Tool hard will not disconnect quick connector. Hold Tool where it contacts and goes no further.
4. Pull the quick connector straight out from the fuel tube.
  
  Fig 2: Pulling Quick Connector From Fuel Tube
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  CAUTION:
  - Pull quick connector holding it at the "A" position, as shown.
  - Do not pull with lateral force applied. O-ring inside quick connector may be damaged.
  - Prepare container and cloth beforehand as fuel will leak out.
  - Avoid fire and sparks.
  - Be sure to cover openings of disconnected pipes with plug or plastic bag to avoid fuel leakage and entry of foreign materials.
Remove the fuel rail with the fuel injectors attached, from the intake manifold. Remove the fuel injector O-rings and use new O-rings for installation.
If necessary, remove fuel damper bolts and the fuel dampers. Remove fuel damper O-rings and use new O-rings for installation.