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Fuel Injector: Removal

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  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 
    1. Discharge fuel system pressure (See FUEL SYSTEM ).
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.
    2. 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.
    3. Remove the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel hose clamp.
    Fig 1: Pinching Tube Connector And Pulling Tube Connector
    G06030972Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS 
    1. Disconnect the 4 fuel injector connectors.
    2. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
    3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 wire harness brackets.
    4. Detach the 2 clamps to disconnect the wire harness.
  7. REMOVE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY (for ACIS)  (See INSPECTION )
    Fig 2: Locating Fuel Injector Connectors And Wire Harness Brackets Bolts
    G05998425Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. 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.
      Fig 3: Locating Fuel Delivery Pipe Sub-Assembly Bolts
      G06030974Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 2 fuel delivery spacers from the cylinder head.
    3. Remove the 4 injector vibration insulators from the cylinder head.
      Fig 4: Locating Fuel Delivery Spacers And Injector Vibration Insulators
      G06030975Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  9. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Pull the 4 fuel injectors out of the fuel delivery pipe.
    Fig 5: Pulling Fuel Injectors Out Of Fuel Delivery Pipe
    G05998428Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002