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Fuel Injector ASSY (2ZZ-GE): Replacement

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See  FUEL SYSTEM  ) 
  2. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  3. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO. 2 
    1. Remove the 3 bolts and nut, then remove the cylinder head cover No. 2.
      Fig 1: Removing Cylinder Head Cover No. 2
      G02678167Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. REMOVE VENTILATION HOSE NO. 2 
    1. Remove the ventilation hose No. 2.
      Fig 2: Removing Ventilation Hose No. 2
      G02678168Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. REMOVE VENTILATION HOSE 
    1. Remove the ventilation hose.
      Fig 3: Removing Ventilation Hose
      G02678169Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Remove the bolt.
    2. Disconnect the 4 fuel injector connectors.
    3. Disconnect the cam position sensor connector.
      Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Injector Connectors
      G02678170Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Remove the fuel pipe clamp No. 1.
    5. Disconnect the fuel tube.
      1. Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, then pull the fuel tube connector out of the pipe.
        Fig 5: Removing Fuel Pipe Clamp No. 1
        G02678171Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Remove any dirt and foreign objects on the fuel tube connector before performing this work.
      • Do not allow any scratches or foreign objects on the parts when disconnecting, as the fuel tube connector has the O-ring that seals the pipe.
      • Perform this work by hand. Do not use any tools. Do not forcibly bend, twist or turn the nylon tube.
      • Protect the disconnected part by covering it with a vinyl bag after disconnecting the fuel tube.
      • If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
      Fig 6: Cross Section View Of Fuel Tube Connector
      G02678172Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Remove the bolt, then remove the clamp.
      Fig 7: Removing Bolt And Clamp
      G02678173Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Remove the 3 bolts, then remove the fuel delivery pipe together with the fuel injector.
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the fuel injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.
      Fig 8: Removing Bolts And Fuel Delivery Pipe Together With Fuel Injector
      G02678174Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Remove the 2 delivery pipe spacers from the cylinder head.
    9. Remove the 4 insulators from the cylinder head.
      Fig 9: Removing Insulators From Cylinder Head
      G02678175Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSY 
    1. Pull the 4 fuel injectors out of the fuel delivery pipe.
      Fig 10: Pulling Fuel Injectors Out Of Fuel Delivery Pipe
      G02678176Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL FUEL INJECTOR ASSY 
    1. Apply a light coat of gasoline or spindle oil to a new O-ring, then install it onto each fuel injector.
      Fig 11: Installing O-Ring Onto Each Fuel Injector
      G02678177Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply a light coat of gasoline or spindle oil to the fuel delivery pipe which comes into contact with the O-ring of the fuel injector.
    3. Apply a light coat of gasoline or spindle oil to the O-ring again, then install the fuel injector right and left into the fuel delivery pipe.
      Fig 12: Installing Fuel Injector Right And Left Into Fuel Delivery Pipe
      G02678178Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Make sure that the O-ring is not cracked or jammed when installing.
    4. Check that the fuel injector rotates smoothly.

      If the fuel injector does not rotate, replace the O-ring.

  9. INSTALL FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSY 
    1. Install 4 new insulators into the cylinder head.
    2. Install the 2 delivery pipe No. 1 spacers onto the cylinder head.
      NOTE: Make sure that the delivery pipe No. 1 spacer is in the correct direction when Installing.
      Fig 13: Installing Delivery Pipe No. 1 Spacers Onto Cylinder Head
      G02678179Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the fuel delivery pipe together with the 4 fuel injectors, then temporarily tighten the fuel delivery pipe sub-assy with the 3 bolts.
      NOTE: Do not drop the fuel injectors when installing the fuel delivery pipe.
    4. Check that the fuel injector rotates smoothly.

      If the fuel injector does not rotate, replace the O-ring.

    5. Retighten the 3 bolts to the specified torque.

      Torque: 

      29 Mm (295 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf) for bolt A 

      9.0 Mm (90 kgf.cm, 80 In.lbf) for bolt B 

      Fig 14: Installing Fuel Delivery Pipe Together With Fuel Injectors
      G02678180Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. install the clamp with the bolt.

      Torque: 9.0 Mm (90 kgf.cm, 80 in.-.lbf) 

      Fig 15: Installing Clamp With Bolt
      G02678181Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Connect the fuel tube.
      1. Align the fuel tube connector with the pipe, then push the fuel tube connector in until the retainer makes a "click" sound to connect the fuel tube to the pipe.
      NOTE:
      • Check that there are no scratches or foreign objects around the connected part of the fuel tube connector and pipe before performing this work.
      • After connecting the fuel tube, check that the fuel tube is securely connected by pulling the fuel tube connector.
    8. Install the fuel pipe clamp No. 1.
      Fig 16: Installing Fuel Pipe Clamp No. 1
      G02678182Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Connect the camshaft position sensor connector.
    10. Connect the 4 fuel injector connectors.
    11. Tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 10 Mm (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

      Fig 17: Connecting Fuel Injector Connectors
      G02678183Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. INSTALL VENTILATION HOSE 
    1. Install the ventilation hose.
      NOTE: Make sure that the hose clamp is at the correct angle when installing.
      Fig 18: Installing Ventilation Hose
      G02678184Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. INSTALL VENTILATION HOSE NO. 2 
    1. Install the ventilation hose No. 2.
      NOTE: Make sure that the hose clamp is at the correct angle when installing.
      Fig 19: Installing Ventilation Hose No. 2
      G02678185Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  12. CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 

    Torque: 5.4 N m (55 kgf.cm, 48 in..lbf) 

  13. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKAGE (See  FUEL SYSTEM  ) 
  14. INSTALL CYLINDER HEAD COVER NO. 2 
    1. Install the cylinder head cover No. 2 with the nut and 3 bolts.

      Torque: 7.0 N m (70 kgf.cm, 62 in..lbf) 

      Fig 20: Installing Cylinder Head Cover No. 2 With Nut And Bolts
      G02678186Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002