Removal (Prius)
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WARNING:
Read service precautions before proceeding with service procedure. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS .
- Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove air cleaner assembly on top of engine for access to ignition coils and valve cover. Remove ignition coils, valve cover and gasket. See Figure.
- Ensure area around fuel pipe at end of fuel rail and disconnect fitting is clean. See Figure.
- Depress both sides of retainer and pull fuel pipe with disconnect fitting from fuel pipe fitting. See Figure.
- Note location of electrical connectors on fuel injectors for installation reference. Disconnect electrical connectors at fuel injectors.
- Remove bolt from fuel pipe clamp at the cylinder head. See Figure. Remove fuel rail-to-cylinder head bolts. Remove fuel rail with fuel injectors as an assembly. Remove the 2 spacers from cylinder head. Remove fuel injectors from fuel rail. Remove "O" ring and grommet from fuel injector.
CAUTION:
Use care when disconnecting fuel pipe, as some residual fuel pressure may still exist in the fuel system.
CAUTION:
When removing fuel rail, use care not to allow fuel injectors to fall from fuel rail.