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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Injector Assembly
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  1. Install a new injector vibration insulator (2) to the fuel injector assembly.
  2. Apply a light coat of oil to the contact surfaces of the O-ring (1) of the fuel injector assembly.
    3. Fig 2: Turning Fuel Injector Assembly
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    NOTE: Do not twist the O-ring. After installing the fuel injectors, check that they turn smoothly. If not, replace the O-ring with a new one.
  3. While turning the fuel injector assembly left and right, install it onto the fuel delivery pipe.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Delivery Pipe Spacers
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    NOTE: Install the delivery pipe spacers in the correct direction.
  4. Install the 2 delivery pipe spacers onto the cylinder head.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Wire Harness Bolts
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  5. Install the fuel delivery pipe with the 4 fuel injector assemblies, then temporarily install the 2 bolts (1, 2).
    6. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution
  6. Install the 2 bolts and tighten to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
    7. Fig 5: Locating Fuel Delivery Pipe Sub-Assembly Bolt
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  7. Install the bolt (1) to secure the fuel delivery pipe and tighten to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Wire Harness Bracket Bolt
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  8. Install the wire harness bracket with the bolt (1) and tighten to 5.0 N.m (44 lb in).
    9. Fig 7: View Of Fuel Tube Sub-Assembly
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    NOTE: Check that there are no scratches or foreign matter around the contact surfaces of the fuel tube connector and pipe before performing this work. After connecting the fuel tube, check that the fuel tube connector and pipe are securely connected by pulling on them.
  9. Insert the fuel tube connector into the fuel delivery pipe (2) until a "click" sound can be heard.
    10. Fig 8: Fuel Pipe Clamp
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  10. Install a new fuel pipe clamp (2).
    11. Fig 9: Fuel Pipe Clamp
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  11. Install a new fuel pump clamp (1).
    12. Fig 10: Identifying Wire Harness Brackets & Bolts
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  12. Install the 2 wire harness brackets with the 2 bolts (1, 2) and tighten to 13 N.m (10 lb ft).
    13. Fig 11: Identifying Wire Harness Clamps
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  13. Connect the 4 wire harness clamps (1, 2, 3, 4).
    14. Fig 12: Identifying Ground Wire, Fuel Injector Assembly Connectors, Wire Harness Clamps & bolts
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  14. Connect the 4 fuel injector assembly connectors (1, 2, 5, 6).
  15. Connect the 2 wire harness clamps (7, 8).
  16. Connect the ground wires with the 2 bolts (3, 4).
  17. Install the air cleaner assembly with hose.
    18. Fig 13: Identifying No. 2 Ventilation Hose
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  18. Connect the ventilation hose (1).
    19. WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning
  19. Connect the cable to the negative battery terminal.
  20. Inspect for a fuel leak.
  21. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
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