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Fuel Injector Removal/Installation

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  1. Follow the before repair procedure and perform fuel line safety procedure. (See BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE .)
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the extension manifold (upper). (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the extension manifold (lower). (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Remove the VDI actuator bracket installation bolt and the position the VDI actuator out of the way.
  6. Disconnect the fuel injector connector.
  7. Remove in the order indicated. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Removing VDI Actuator
    G01345774Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Fuel Injector
    G01345775Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Inspect the variable dynamic effect intake (VDI) actuator. (See VARIABLE DYNAMIC EFFECT INTAKE-AIR (VDI) ACTUATOR INSPECTION .)
  10. Inspect all parts by performing the "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE". (See AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE .)