Fuel Injectors, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER .

-- Remove the noise insulation.

CAUTION:

Danger of malfunction caused by debris.

-- Disconnect the return line connections on the fuel injectors, to do so push the releases upward in direction of -arrows-.

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-- Disconnect the connectors -arrows- from fuel injectors.

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NOTE:

The tensioning claw always secures two fuel injectors and can only be removed when both fuel injectors are >>pulled<<.

CAUTION:

Counterhold the high pressure support with an open-end wrench when loosening the high pressure line. If the high pressure support is loosened, it may cause leaks.

-- Remove the union nuts for each high pressure line -1 through 4- and remove the respective high pressure lines.

-- Seal off all open lines and connections with clean blind plugs.

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

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Sequence for removing the fuel injectors: first remove the fuel injector from cylinder "2", then "1" and/or from cylinder "4" and then "3".

-- Position the :T10055 with the :T10415 as shown and remove the fuel injectors upward.

-- Before removing the fuel injector separate the tensioning claw.

NOTE:

Remove the fuel injector with a turning motion in order to avoid damaging the sealing lip.

-- Place the removed fuel injectors on a clean cloth.