Fuel Injector: Removal
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- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
- Discharge fuel system pressure (See FUEL SYSTEM ).
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
- REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.
- Pinch the tube connector, and then pull the tube connector off of the pipe.
- Check for foreign matter in the fuel tube around the fuel tube connector. Clean it if necessary. Foreign matter can affect the ability of the O-ring to seal the connector and fuel pipe.
- Do not use any tools to separate the connector and pipe.
- Do not forcefully bend, kink or twist the hose.
- Keep the connector and pipe free from foreign matter.
- If the connector and pipe are stuck together, pinch the connector and turn it carefully to disconnect it.
- Put the connector in a plastic bag to prevent damage and contamination.
- Remove the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel hose clamp.
- DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
- Disconnect the 4 fuel injector connectors.
- Disconnect the 3 connectors.
- Remove the 2 bolts and 2 wire harness brackets.
- Detach the 2 clamps to disconnect the wire harness.
- REMOVE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY (for ACIS) (See INSPECTION )
- REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 bolts, and 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.
- Remove the 2 fuel delivery spacers from the cylinder head.
- Remove the 4 injector vibration insulators from the cylinder head.
- Remove the 2 bolts, and then remove the fuel delivery pipe together with the 4 fuel injectors.
- REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
- Pull the 4 fuel injectors out of the fuel delivery pipe.