Fuel Insulator: Removal

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Remove the intake manifold assembly. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY>REMOVAL .

Move the A/C compressor aside so that it does not interfere with the work.

NOTE: This procedure is required to remove the fuel pump insulator.

Remove the fuel pipe protector No. 1.

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Remove the bolt securing the A/C compressor.

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CAUTION:

Do not bend the pipe portion of the hose pressure discharge and the hose pressure suction.
Be careful not to drop the A/C compressor.
Be careful not to damage the adjacent parts with the A/C compressor.

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Remove the fuel pump insulator (A) and fuel pipe insulator No. 3 (B).

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Remove the bolts securing the engine wiring harness.

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Remove the fuel pipe insulator No. 2 (A) and fuel pipe insulator No. 4 (B).

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Disconnect the connector (A) from fuel injector #3, and remove the fuel pipe insulator No. 1 (B).
Disconnect the connector (C) from fuel injector #4, and remove the fuel pipe insulator No. 5 (D).

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