- 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 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.
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NOTE:
Open the clamp cover (B) before disconnecting the quick-connector. (If the clip is applied)
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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, fuel line leak can be occurred due to a bad connection. This may be the cause of the fire.
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- Remove the installation bolts (A), and then remove the high pressure fuel pump from the 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.