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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE CHECK ".
  2. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Remove the intake manifold collector. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    CAUTION: Perform this step when engine is cold.
  4. Disconnect the fuel quick connector on the engine side.
    1. Remove quick connector cap.
      Fig 1: Identifying Quick Connector Cap, Quick Connector And Fuel Tube
      G04894022Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. With the sleeve side of Tool facing quick connector, install Tool onto fuel tube.

      Tool number: - (J-45488) 

      Fig 2: Installing Tool Into Quick Connector
      G04894023Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    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.
      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.
      • Do not reuse O-rings.
      • 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.
        Fig 3: Securing Quick Connector Using Plastic Bags
        G04878274Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove PCV hose between rocker covers (right and left banks).
  6. Disconnect harness connector from fuel injector.
  7. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown, and remove fuel tube and fuel injector assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not tilt it, or remaining fuel in pipes may flow out from pipes.
    Fig 4: Tightening Sequence Of Fuel Tube And Fuel Injector Assembly Bolts
    G04894025Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove bolts which connects fuel tube (RH) and fuel tube (LH).
  9. Remove fuel injector from fuel tube as follows:
    1. Carefully open and remove clip.
    2. Remove fuel injector from fuel tube by pulling straight.
      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.
        Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Injector Replacing And Lubricating Parts
        G04894026Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  10. Disconnect fuel tube (RH) from fuel tube (LH).
  11. Loosen bolts, to remove fuel damper cap and fuel damper, if necessary.
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