Fuel Injector: Removal

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DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
CAUTION:
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE procedures must be performed before disconnecting any part of the fuel system.
- After performing the DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE procedures, pressure will remain in the fuel line. When disconnecting the fuel line, place a cloth or equivalent over fittings to reduce the risk of fuel spray.
1. Remove the console box (see appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL ).
2. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Connector
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3. Start the engine. After the engine has stopped, turn the ignition switch off.
  HINT:
  
  DTC P0171 (system too lean) may be set.
4. Check that the engine does not start.
5. Remove the fuel tank cap, and let the air out of the fuel tank.
6. Connect the connector.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Connector
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7. Install the console box (see appropriate step(s) under INSTALLATION ).
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See appropriate step(s) under REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT FUEL MAIN TUBE
NOTE: Do not forcibly bend and twist the fuel main tube.
1. Remove the fuel tube from the fuel hose clamp.
2. Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Pipe Clamp
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3. Wipe off any dirt on the fuel tube connector.
4. Hold the fuel tube connector, and then install SST.
  SST 09268-21010
5. Turn SST to align the retainer inside the fuel tube connector with the chamfered part of SST.
6. Insert SST into the fuel tube and hold it. Then push the fuel tube connector toward SST side.
7. Mount the retainer of the fuel tube connector onto the chamfered part of SST.
8. Slide SST and fuel tube connector together towards the fuel tube until they make a "click" sound, and then disconnect the fuel tube.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Tube Connector
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9. Drain the fuel remaining inside the fuel tube.
10. Cover the fuel tube and fuel pipe with a plastic bag to protect the disconnected part.
DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE
1. Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the ventilation valve.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying No. 2 Ventilation Hose From Ventilation Valve
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REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 wire harness clamps.
2. Disconnect the 4 fuel injector connectors.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Injector Connectors
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3. Remove the 2 bolts, then remove the fuel delivery pipe together with the 4 fuel injectors.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop the fuel injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Delivery Pipe Bolts
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4. Remove the 2 delivery pipe spacers from the cylinder head.
5. Remove the 4 insulators from the cylinder head.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Insulators From Cylinder Head
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REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
1. Pull the 4 fuel injectors out of the fuel delivery pipe.
  
  Fig 9: Pulling Fuel Injectors Out Of Fuel Delivery Pipe
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