Fuel Injectors: Removing

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

-- Remove the protective strip (if equipped). See -item 1-.

-- Remove the connector -1- from the fuel injectors being removed.

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Injector Connectors

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-- Before removing, dry the return line connection on the fuel injectors that will be removed (for example using a commercially available detergent).

-- Dry the return line connections.

-- Cover the return line connection with a cloth.

-- Remove the fuel return line connections -1- from the fuel injectors being removed. Pull the rims -2- upward to unlock.

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Of Fuel Return Line Connection From Fuel Injector

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NOTE: Maintain clean working conditions. Dirt and contaminants must not enter the return lines and the connections on the fuel injectors.

-- Remove the high pressure line -item 5- between the rail element (high pressure reservoir) and the fuel injectors being removed.

-- Remove the screws from the cover -item 18- over the fuel injector being removed.

-- Raise the cover slightly and rotate it 90° to free up the fuel injector nuts.

CAUTION: When removing the fuel injector nuts, the nut could fall into the cylinder head. Work very carefully to avoid unnecessary work or damage.

-- Remove the nuts on the fuel injector.

-- Mount the Puller T10055 and Adapter T10055/1 as shown and pull out the fuel injector by tapping it.

Fig 3: Identifying Puller T10055 With Adapter T10055/1 Positioned To Remove Fuel Injector

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