Fuel Injector: Removal

Release the fuel pressure. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>Fuel>PROCEDURE>RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE
Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
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.

Remove the clip (A), and loosen the clamps (B) and (C) securing the air intake boot.

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Remove the air intake boot from the air cleaner case (rear) and throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron.

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Remove the air intake duct. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DO)>Air Intake Duct>REMOVAL
Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B) securing the bulkhead wiring harness.

Remove the clip (C), and the air cleaner case (rear) together with the air cleaner element.

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Remove the intake manifold protector RH.

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When removing the LH side, also perform the following steps.

Use a pair of nippers to cut off the tie-wrap (A) securing the engine wiring harness to remove the intake manifold protector LH.

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Disconnect the fuel delivery pipe (B) from the fuel pipe.

CAUTION:

NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

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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.

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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.
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