Repair Procedure

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

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■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

■: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

1. A.-
   WARNING:

   Do not insert your fingers into the installed throttle body when you turn the vehicle to the ON mode, or while the vehicle is in ON mode. If you do, you will seriously injure your fingers if the throttle valve is activated.

   Preconditions 

   • HDS Connected

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area(3.0L Engine)

   Sub-Procedure 

   Removal 

   NOTE:  Plug the water bypass hoses.

   Installation 

   Tightening Procedure 

   Step	Operation	Object	Detail
   1	Temporarily Tighten	All Bolts	Until they sit on the throttle body
   2	Temporarily Tighten	All Bolts	Until the gasket is compressed
   3	Tighten	All Bolts	-> -> ->

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   After Installation 

   • Engine Coolant Refill - Refer to: Coolant Replacement(3.0L Engine)
   • PCM Reset - Refer to: PCM Reset
   • PCM Idle Learn
2. B.-
   WARNING:

   Flammable - Keep Fire Away

   NOTE:

   Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before doing the procedure.

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area(3.0L Engine)

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Installation 

   Tightening Procedure 

   Step	Operation	Object	Detail
   1	Tighten	All Bolts	->

3. C.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area(3.0L Engine)

   Sub-Procedure 

   Installation 

   Lubricant Specifications 

   Object	Type
   O-Ring	Engine Oil

4. D.-

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area(3.0L Engine)

   Sub-Procedure 

   Installation 

   Lubricant Specifications 

   Object	Type
   O-Ring	Engine Oil

5. E.-
   NOTE:

   Refer to the Fuel Line/ Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions before doing the procedure.

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area(3.0L Engine)
6. F.-
   NOTE:

   Refer to the Fuel Line/ Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions before doing the procedure.

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Cowl Cover Lid
7. G.-
   WARNING:

   Flammable - Keep Fire Away

   NOTE:

   • Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before doing the procedure.
   • Refer to the Fuel Line/ Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions before doing the procedure.

   Preconditions 

   • Fuel Pressure Relieved - Refer to: Fuel Pressure Relieving
   • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area(3.0L Engine)
   • Cowl Cover Lid

   After Installation 

   • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect
   • Fuel Leak Check (Low Pressure Side)
8. H.-
   NOTE:

   Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before doing the procedure.

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area(3.0L Engine)
9. I.-
   WARNING:

   Flammable - Keep Fire Away

   NOTE:

   Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before doing the procedure.

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area(3.0L Engine)
10. J.-
    WARNING:

    Flammable - Keep Fire Away

    NOTE:

    Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before doing the procedure.

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Engine Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area(3.0L Engine)
11. K.-
    NOTE:

    Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before doing the procedure.

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Engine Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area(3.0L Engine)
12. L.-

    Key Information 

    Do the following before starting your work.

    Remove: 

    • Engine Cover - Refer to: Cylinder Head Cover Area(3.0L Engine)

    After Installation 

    • Engine Coolant Refill - Refer to: Coolant Replacement(3.0L Engine)
13. M.-

    NOTE:  When removing the throttle body, it is not necessary to disconnect the water bypass hoses from the throttle body.

    Key Information 

    NOTE:  For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Intake Manifold Removal and Installation - Refer to: Intake Manifold Removal and Installation(3.0L Engine) and the sub-procedure below.

    Sub-Procedure 

    Installation 

    Tightening Procedure 

    Step	Operation	Object	Detail
    1	Temporary Tighten	All Bolts and Nuts	Until they sit on the intake manifold
    2	Temporary Tighten	All Bolts and Nuts	Until the gasket is compressed
    3	Tighten	All Bolts and Nuts	-> -> -> -> -> -> ->

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14. N.-
    WARNING:

    Flammable - Keep Fire Away

    NOTE:

    • Refer to the Fuel Line/Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions before doing the procedure.
    • The fuel joint pipe cannot be reused once it has been removed or loosened. Failure to install a new fuel joint pipe will cause fuel leaks.

    Preconditions 

    • Fuel Pressure Relieved - Refer to: Fuel Pressure Relieving
    • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnected

    Sub-Procedure 

    Installation 

    Lubricant Specifications (Figure 1) 

    Position	Type
    a	Polyethylene Glycol (include in new fuel joint pipe kit)
    b

    Figure 1 

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    1. If not already done, loosen the bolts (c), then tighten them in an alternating pattern until the high pressure fuel pump is in contact with the rear cylinder head cover. (Figure 2).

    2. Tighten the nuts and the bolts, in sequence. (Figure 2)

    NOTE:

    A crowfoot-type special tool increases the torque applied by the torque wrench. Refer to Service Precautions for details on how to recalculate the torque wrench setting

    Tightening Procedure (Figure 2) 

    Step	Operation	Object	Detail
    1	Hand Tighten	, ,	The end of the joint pipe is seated on the fuel rails or the high pressure fuel pump.
    2	Loosely Install	,	Set the brackets (d) to the rear cylinder head, and loosely install it.
    3	Tighten	All Bolts and Nuts	-> -> -> -> ->

    Figure 2 

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    After Installation 

    • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Reconnect
    • Fuel Leak Check (High Pressure Side)
15. O.-
    WARNING:

    Flammable - Keep Fire Away

    NOTE:

    • Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before doing the procedure.
    • Refer to the Fuel Line/ Quick-Connect Fitting Precautions before doing the procedure.

    Preconditions 

    • Fuel Pressure Relieved - Refer to: Fuel Pressure Relieving
    • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnected

    Sub-Procedure 

    Removal 

    • Loosen the bolts alternately.

    Installation 

    Lubricant Specifications 

    Object	Type
    O-Ring	Engine Oil

    • Temporarily tighten the bolts in an alternating pattern until the high pressure fuel pump is in contact with the rear cylinder head.
    NOTE:
    • To prevent damage to the O-ring, do not use any power tools (pneumatic or electric).
    • During the fuel joint pipe installation procedure, the bolts are tightened to the specified torque.

    After Installation 

    • 12 Volt Battery Terminal Reconnect
    • Fuel Leak Check (High Pressure Side)
16. P.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Installation 

    1. Check the high pressure fuel pump cam - Refer to: High Pressure Fuel Pump Cam Inspection(3.0L Engine) .

    2. Check the position of the high pressure fuel pump cam (a). If needed, rotate the crankshaft to set it to the flat position as shown.

    Lubricant Specifications 

    Position	Type
    a	Engine Oil
    b
    c

17. Q.-
    WARNING:

    Flammable - Keep Fire Away

    NOTE:

    Refer to the Fuel and Emissions Systems Service Precautions before doing the procedure.

    Preconditions 

    • Fuel Pressure Relieved - Refer to: Fuel Pressure Relieving
    • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Disconnected

    Key Information 

    NOTE:  For the removal and installation procedure, refer to Injector Removal and Installation - Refer to: Injector Removal and Installation(3.0L Engine) and the sub-procedure below.

    Sub-Procedure 

    NOTE:

    • When replacing the fuel injector, always replace all three injectors on the same bank as a set.
    • If you reuse the injector after removal, note the cylinder number and install it to the same cylinder.

    Removal 

    1. Carefully remove the fuel rail with the injectors straight from the cylinder head.

    NOTE:

    If the injector remains on the cylinder head, carefully remove the injector straight from the cylinder head.

    Figure 1 

    2. Carefully remove the seal (a) from the injector. (Figure 1)

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    Installation 

    NOTE:

    • Do not wipe off the tip area (b) of the injector as it may be damaged. (Figure 2)
    • If the tip of the injector is dirty or clogged, it must be replaced. The tip of the injector cannot be cleaned.
    • Be sure to protect the injector from dust or debris.

    Figure 2 

    1. Use compressed air to insure that there are no dust or debris around the ring (c). (Figure 2)

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    2. With a paper towel, carefully wipe off any carbon from the area (d) shown. (Figure 2)

    3. Install the sizing tool (e) to the injector (f) as shown. (Figure 3)

    NOTE:

    Do not allow the tool to come in contact with the tip of the injector.

    Figure 3 

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    Figure 4 

    4. Install the seal guide (g) over the tip of the injector (h) as shown. (Figure 4)

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    Figure 5 

    5. Slide the seal (i) on the seal guide as shown. (Figure 5)

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    Figure 6 

    6. Slide the seal installer (k) onto the seal guide, then quickly push the seal down to the groove (m) of the injector. (Figure 6)

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    7. Remove the seal guide and the seal installer from the injector.

    8. Move the sizing tool and align the top of the injector surface (n) and the tool's inner surface (o) as shown, and hold the tool to reform the seal for 30 seconds or more. (Figure 7)

    Figure 7 

    NOTE:

    Make sure the seal (p) is not deformed when moving the tool. (Figure 7)

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    Figure 8 

    9. Remove the sizing tool, and check that the seal (q) is installed correctly. (Figure 8)

    NOTE:

    When cleaning the sizing tool and the seal guide, be careful not to scratch the sizing tool bore or the surface of the seal guide.

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    Figure 9 

    10. Make sure that the back-up ring (r) is not deformed. (Figure 9)

    Lubricant Specifications (Figure 9) 

    Position	Type
    s	Engine Oil

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    Figure 10 

    11. Carefully install the fuel rail(s) (t) with the injectors into the cylinder head(s) straight and equal. (Figure 10)

    NOTE:

    Protect the tip of the injector from dust or debris.

    Lubricant Specifications (Figure 10) 

    Position	Type
    u	Engine Oil

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    Tightening Procedure 

    Step	Operation	Object	Detail
    1	Temporary Tighten	All Nuts	Alternately, until the fuel rail(s) sits on the cylinder head(s)
    2	Tighten	All Bolts and Nuts	Specified Torque

    After Installation 

    • 12 Volt Battery Negative Terminal Reconnect
    • Fuel Leak Check (High Pressure Side)
18. R.-

    Sub-Procedure 

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    Removal 

    • Refer to the figure.