Removal (Tacoma)
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- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Remove air cleaner hose and intake air connector for access to fuel rail and fuel injectors. See Figure.
- Note location of electrical connectors on fuel injectors for installation reference. Disconnect electrical connectors at fuel injectors.
- Disconnect air hose and fuel return hose from fuel pressure regulator.
- Remove union bolt with gaskets and disconnect fuel inlet pipe from fuel rail. See Figure.
- Remove fuel rail-to-cylinder head bolts. Remove fuel rail with fuel injectors.
- Remove 4 insulators from spacers on cylinder head. See Figure.
- Remove fuel injectors from fuel rail. Remove "O" ring and grommet (except Calif. emission vehicles only) from fuel injector. See Figure.
CAUTION:
When removing fuel rail, use care not to allow fuel injectors to fall from fuel rail.