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Repair procedures: Removal

  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. Remove the surge tank (Refer to "INTAKE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM " ).
  4. Disconnect the injector [Bank 1] connector (A).
    NOTE:
    • The injector [Bank 2] connector was disconnected when removing the surge tank.
  5. Remove the delivery pipe installation bolts (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Delivery Pipe Installation Bolts
    G07419563Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove the installation nuts (A), and then remove the delivery pipe & injector assembly from the engine.
    Fig 2: Identifying Installation Nuts
    G07419564Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the fixing clip (A), and then separate the injector (B) from the delivery pipe.
    Fig 3: Identifying Injector And Fixing Clip
    G07419565Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.