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Repair Procedures: Removal

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 repair work right after engine stops.
  1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line.

    (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System -"RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ").

  2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the auxiliary 12V battery negative (-) terminal.
  3. Remove the intake manifold.

    (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "INTAKE MANIFOLD ")

  4. Remove the injector form (A).
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  5. Remove the high pressure fuel pipe (A).
  6. Remove the installation bolts (B), and then remove the delivery pipe and injector assembly (C) from the engine.

    Delivery pipe mounting bolt: 

    18.6 - 23.5 N.m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf.m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb.ft)

    High pressure fuel pipe flange nut: 

    26.5 - 32.4 N.m (2.7 - 3.3 kgf.m, 19.5 - 23.9 lb.ft)

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