Fuel Injector: Removal

Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Repair Contents. >
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 1: 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 2: Identifying Air Cleaner Case (Rear) And Throttle Body
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3. Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
4. Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B) securing the bulkhead wiring harness.
5. Remove the clip (C), and the air cleaner case (rear) together with the air cleaner element.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Air Cleaner Case (Rear) Clip And Connector
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6. Remove the intake manifold protector RH.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Intake Manifold Protector RH Bolt
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When removing the LH side, also perform the following steps.
1. Remove the clip (A) securing the engine harness to the intake manifold protector LH to remove the intake manifold protector LH.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Engine Harness Clip
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Disconnect the connectors (A) from fuel injector.
Disconnect the fuel delivery pipe (B) from the fuel pipe.
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 6: Disconnecting Connectors From Fuel Injector
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Remove the bolt securing the fuel pipe to the cam carrier, and remove the fuel injector together with the fuel pipe.

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