Removal [12/2013 - 11/2016]: Procedure

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PRECAUTION
NOTE:
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2013 - 11/2016]
DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2013 - 11/2016]
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2013 - 11/2016]
REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2013 - 11/2016]

REMOVE FUEL HOSE PROTECTOR

Remove the 2 bolts, nut and fuel hose protector.

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	Bolt
	Nut

DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

Remove any dirt or foreign matter on the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe before performing this work.

Remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp from the fuel tube connector.

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Check that there is no dirt or other foreign matter around the fuel tube connector before disconnecting it. Clean the joint if necessary.

Disconnect the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.

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*a	Retainer
*b	O-ring
*c	Fuel Tube Connector
*d	Fuel Pipe
*e	Nylon Tube
	Pinch
	Pull

Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, and then pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe.
NOTE:
Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull the fuel tube connector to release it. Pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe carefully.
NOTE:
- Be sure to disconnect the fuel tube connector by hand.
- Do not allow any scratches or foreign matter to get on the parts when disconnecting them as the fuel tube connector has O-rings that seal the fuel pipe.
- Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
Check if there is any foreign matter on the sealing surfaces of the disconnected fuel lines. Clean them if necessary.
Cover the disconnected fuel pipe and fuel tube connector with plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

Disconnect the 6 fuel injector assembly connectors.

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Remove the 5 bolts and fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly together with the 6 fuel injector assemblies.

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NOTE:

Be careful not to drop the fuel injector assemblies when removing the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.

Remove the 6 injector vibration insulators from the intake manifold.

REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY

Pull the 6 fuel injector assemblies out of the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.

NOTE:

If the fuel injector assemblies are to be reused, reinstall them to the same cylinder they came from.

Remove the O-ring from each fuel injector assembly.

O-ring

For reinstallation, attach a tag or label with the corresponding cylinder number to each fuel injector assembly.
NOTE:
Protect the fuel injector assemblies by covering them with plastic bags.