Fuel Injector: Removal

Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
NOTE: This operation is required to release the inner pressure of the fuel tank.
When removing the RH side, also perform the following steps.
1. Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C) securing the air intake boot.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
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2. Remove the air intake boot from the air cleaner case (rear) and throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Air Intake Boot From Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Throttle Body
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3. Disconnect the connector from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (A) securing the bulkhead wiring harness.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
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4. Remove the air cleaner case (rear) together with the air cleaner element.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Air Cleaner Case (Rear)
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Remove the intake manifold protector.
- RH side
  
  Fig 6: Locating Intake Manifold Protector RH Bolts
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- LH side
Disconnect the connectors (A) from fuel injector.
Disconnect the quick connector (B) of the fuel delivery pipe from the fuel pipe.

Fig 7: Locating Intake Manifold Protector LH Bolts
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CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch the fuel from the pipes using a container or cloth.
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Quick Connector
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Remove the bolts which hold fuel pipe onto the cam carrier, and remove the fuel pipe together with the fuel injector.

Fig 9: Locating Fuel Pipe Bolts Onto Cam Carrier
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Remove the fuel injector from the fuel pipe.
1. Remove the fuel injector holder from one side of flange section (A) of the fuel pipe.
2. While holding one side of fuel injector holder (B) you removed in step ( 1) by finger, remove the other side of fuel injector holder from the flange section (C) of the fuel pipe.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Fuel Injector From Fuel Pipe
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3. Remove the fuel injector holder from the fuel pipe and fuel injector, and remove the fuel injector from the fuel pipe.
4. Remove the fuel injector on the LH side in the same manner.