Bank 1

WARNING: In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage of the high pressure fuel. So don't do any remedy work right after engine stops.

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Release the residual pressure in fuel line. (Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
NOTE: When removing the fuel pump fuse, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may occur.
Delete the code with the GDS after completion of "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line" work.
Remove the harness protector after loosening the mounting bolts from the cylinder head cover.
Remove the high pressure fuel pipe (Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "FUEL LINE ").
Disconnect the fuel pressure control valve connector.
Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (A) with a clip removing tool.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Feed Tube Quick-Connector
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NOTE: Open the clamp cover (B) before disconnecting the quick-connector. (If the clip is applied)

Fig 2: Opening Clamp Cover
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CAUTION: When removing the quick-connector with the clip removing tool (A), be careful not to damage the plastic clip (B).
If the clip is damaged, it can cause a fuel leak due to bad connection and could result in a fire.

Fig 3: Removing Quick-Connector Using Clip Removing Tool
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Remove the installation bolts (A), and then remove the high pressure fuel pump from the cylinder head assembly.

Fig 4: Removing High Pressure Fuel Pump From Cylinder Head Assembly
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NOTE: Unscrew in turn the two bolts in small step (0.5 turns). In case of fully unscrewing one of the two bolts with the other bolt installed, the housing surface of the cylinder head may be broken because of tension of the pump spring.