Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Be sure to read Precaution for Handling High Pressure Fuel System when working on the high pressure fuel system.
- Put a "CAUTION: FLAMMABLE" sign in the workshop.
- Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and furnish workshop with a CO 2 fire extinguisher.
- Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
CAUTION:
- Do not remove or disassemble parts unless instructed as shown, above.
- Be sure to follow the tightening instruction to avoid fuel leaks.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spilling.
- Release fuel pressure. Refer to Work Procedure .
- Remove intake manifold. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove bolts (A) and remove high pressure fuel pump cover (1).
- Remove high pressure fuel pump insulator.
- Release clip (A) and disconnect fuel feed hose (1) from high pressure fuel pump (2).
- Release fuel feed hose from clip and reposition.
- Remove bolts from fuel feed tube bracket and reposition fuel feed tube bracket and harness.
- Remove insulator. Refer to Exploded View .
- Remove fuel feed tube.CAUTION: Do not reuse fuel feed tube.
- Disconnect harness connectors from fuel injectors and remove fuel injector harness.
- Disconnect the harness connector from the fuel rail pressure sensor.
- Remove fuel rail pressure sensor from fuel rail (bank 1) (if necessary).
- Remove fuel rail (bank 1) or fuel rail (bank 2) nuts and bolts in reverse of the sequence shown, below.CAUTION:
- Be careful with remaining fuel that may come out from fuel rail (bank 1) or fuel rail (bank 2).
- Be careful not to damage injector nozzles during removal.
- Do not bump or drop fuel injector.
- Do not disassemble fuel injector.
: Engine front
- Remove fuel injector holders from fuel rail (bank 1) or fuel rail (bank 2).CAUTION: Do not reuse fuel injector holders.
- Remove fuel rail (bank 1) or fuel rail (bank 2).
- Remove fuel injectors from cylinder head using the following procedure:
- Install Tool onto fuel injector.
Tool number
:--(J-50366)
- Tighten nut (A) on Tool to release fuel injector from cylinder head.NOTE: Do not allow body (B) of Tool to rotate when removing fuel injector.
- Remove fuel injector and Tool.CAUTION: Do not reuse fuel injector holder, O-ring (green) and back-up ring.
Tool number
:--(J-50366)
- Install Tool onto fuel injector.
- Cut seal ring (1) while pinching it. Be careful not to damage injector.CAUTION: Do not reuse seal ring.