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Repair Procedures: Removal

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  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
  2. Release the residual pressure in fuel line. Refer to "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ".
    CAUTION: When removing the fuel pump relay, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may occur. Delete the code with the GDS after completion of "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line" work.
  3. Disconnect the injector connector (A).
  4. Remove the wiring harness bracket installation bolt (B).
  5. Remove the installation nut, and then disconnect the fuel feed tube (C).
  6. Remove the installation bolt (D), and then remove the delivery pipe & injector assembly from the engine.
    Fig 1: Identifying Injector Connector, Wiring Harness Bracket Installation Bolt & Fuel Feed Tube
    G07426170Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the fixing clip (A), and then separate the injector from the delivery pipe.
Fig 2: Identifying Injector Fixing Clips
G07426171Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
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