Fuel Injector: Removal

Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot. (RH side only)
Loosen the clamp (B) securing the air cleaner case (rear) to the air intake boot. (RH side only)
Loosen the clamp (C) which secures the throttle body to the air intake boot. (RH side only)

Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clamps And Clip
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron. (RH side only)

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B) which holds the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor harness. (RH side only)

Fig 3: Identifying Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Harness Connector And Clip
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Remove the air cleaner case (rear). (RH side only)

Fig 4: Removing Air Cleaner Case
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Remove the intake manifold protector.
- RH side
  
  Fig 5: Locating Intake Manifold Protector Bolts
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- LH side
  
  Fig 6: Locating Intake Manifold Protector Bolts
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Disconnect the connectors (A) from fuel injector.
Remove the bolts which hold fuel pipe onto the cam carrier.

Fig 7: Locating Fuel Pipe Holding Bolts
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Remove the fuel injector.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch the fuel from the pipes using a container or cloth.
Fig 8: Removing Fuel Injector
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