Injector Base Removal and Installation: Installation
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- Install the front injector base (A) and rear injector base (B) with new gaskets (C), and tighten the injector base mounting bolts/nuts (D) in a crisscross pattern in three steps, beginning with the inner nuts.NOTE: The front injector base gasket is different from the rear one. Do not mix injector base gasket types.
- Connect the knock sensor connector (A) and install the harness holder mounting bolt (B).
- Install the injectors (see INJECTOR REPLACEMENT ).
- Install the intake manifold (see INSTALLATION ).
- Install power steering pump and the power steering hose bracket (see PUMP REPLACEMENT ).
- Install the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ).
- Inspect for fuel leaks. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II) (do not operate the starter) so the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds and pressurizes the fuel line. Repeat this operation three times, then check for fuel leakage at any point in the fuel line.