Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Put a "CAUTION FLAMMABLE" sign in the workshop.
Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and furnish workshop with a CO2 fire extinguisher.
Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
To avoid the danger of being scalded, do not drain engine coolant when engine is hot.

Release the fuel pressure. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE CHECK ".
Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Remove the air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Disconnect the EVAP canister purge control solenoid valve harness connector.
Disconnect the fuel injector harness connectors.
Disconnect the fuel hose assembly from the fuel tubes (RH and LH).
CAUTION:
- While hoses are disconnected, plug them to prevent fuel from draining.
- Do not separate the fuel connector and fuel hose.
Remove the fuel injectors with the fuel tube assembly.
Remove the fuel injector from the fuel tube.
1. Spread open to remove the clip.
2. Remove the fuel injector from the fuel tube by pulling straight out.
  CAUTION:
  - Be careful with remaining fuel that may leak out from fuel tube.
  - Do not damage injector nozzles during removal.
  - Do not bump or drop fuel injectors.
  - Do not disassemble fuel injectors.
  - Do not reuse O-rings.
  Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Injector Assembled And Disassembled View
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove the fuel damper from each fuel tube, if necessary.