Removal And Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the intake manifold collector. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Disconnect fuel tube quick connector at vehicle piping side.
- To remove the quick connector cap, hold the sides of the connector, push in the tabs and pull out the tube.
NOTE: If the connector and the tube are stuck together, push and pull several times until they start to move. Then disconnect them by pulling.CAUTION:
- The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
- Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
- Keep the resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when welding near the tube.
- Prevent acid liquids such as battery electrolyte, etc. from getting on the resin tube.
- Do not bend or twist the tube during removal or installation.
- Do not remove the remaining retainer on the tube.
- When the tube is replaced, also replace the retainer with a new one.
- To keep the connecting portion clean and to avoid damage and foreign materials entering, cover the ends of the fuel tubes with plastic bags or something similar.
- 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.