Fuel Injector: Removal

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DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See FUEL SYSTEM )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
REMOVE V-BANK COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK
1. Disconnect the water by-pass hose No. 5.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Water By-Pass Hose No. 5
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2. Disconnect the water by-pass hose No. 4.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Water By-Pass Hose No. 4
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3. Disconnect the fuel vapor feed hose.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Fuel Vapor Feed Hose
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4. Disconnect the ventilation hose.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Ventilation Hose
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5. Disconnect the 2 VSV connectors.
6. Disconnect the throttle motor connector.
7. Remove the 3 wire harness clamps and hose clamp.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Wire Harness Clamps & Hose Clamp
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8. Remove the 3 upper bolts which are used to secure the 2 surge tank stays and throttle body bracket.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Upper Bolts
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9. Using an 8 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts.
10. Remove the 2 nuts, then remove the intake air surge tank and gasket.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Nuts
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DISCONNECT NO.1 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
2. Pinch the tube connector, and then pull the fuel pipe out of the pipe as shown in Fig 8.
  NOTE:
  - Remove any dirt and foreign objects from 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 8: Pinching Tube Connector
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DISCONNECT NO.2 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
2. Pinch the tube connector, and then pull the fuel pipe out of the pipe as shown in Fig 9.
  NOTE:
  - Remove any dirt and foreign objects from 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 9: Pulling Fuel Pipe
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REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the 6 fuel injector connectors.
2. Remove the 6 bolts and fuel delivery pipe together with the 6 fuel injectors.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop the injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Bolts
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REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR
1. Pull the 6 injectors out of the delivery pipe.
  
  Fig 11: Pulling Injectors Out Of Delivery Pipe
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