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Removal Procedure

    NOTE: Use care in removing the fuel injectors in order to prevent damage to the fuel injector electrical connector pins or the fuel injector nozzles. Do not immerse the fuel injector in any type of cleaner. The fuel injector is an electrical component and may be damaged by this cleaning method.
    IMPORTANT: The engine oil may be contaminated with fuel if the fuel injectors are leaking.
  1. Remove the fuel rail assembly. Refer to Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement .
  2. Fig 1: View Of Fuel Injectors & Electrical Connectors
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  3. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical harness (2) connectors from the fuel injectors (4).
  4. Remove the fuel injector retainer clips (6).
  5. Remove the fuel injectors (4) from the fuel rail (1).
  6. Discard the injector retainer clips (6).
  7. Remove the injector O-ring seals (3,5) from both ends of the injectors (4). Discard the O-ring seals.