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Fuel Injector Installation Note

  1. Verify that the O-ring is not damaged.
    • If there is any damage, replace the O-ring.
  2. Apply a small amount of clean oil to the injector groove and the O-ring.
  3. Temporarily attach a new clip to the injector groove.
    NOTE:
    • When the clip is attached correctly, the central area of the injector and the clip finger positions are aligned.
  4. Hold the injector firmly and push the clip into the injector until the clip stops sliding.
  5. Verify that the injector connector position is correct.
  6. Press the injector into the injector cup. Continue pressing until the clip contacts the lower surface of the injector cup.
    Fig 1: Installing Clip To Injector
    G00973879Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Verify that the injector and clip are correctly installed with the clip locked onto the injector cup notch.