Fuel Injector: Removal

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DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE (See FUEL SYSTEM )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY NO.1
DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See COOLANT )
REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE THROTTLE WITH MOTOR BODY ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT FUEL HOSE
1. Pull the checker of the fuel hose upward.
2. Pinch the detaching switch of the fuel hose connector and pull out the fuel hose.
  
  Fig 1: Pinching Detaching Switch Of Fuel Hose Connector
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  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 hose.
  - If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Hose Connector
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DISCONNECT NO. 2 FUEL HOSE
1. Pull the checker of the fuel hose upward.
2. Pinch the detaching switch of the fuel hose connector and pull out the fuel hose.
  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.
    
    Fig 3: Pinching Detaching Switch Of Fuel Hose Connector
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  - 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 hose.
  - If the fuel tube connector and pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY (See FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER )

Fig 4: Identifying Fuel Hose Connector
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REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE WITH INJECTOR
1. Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.
2. Disconnect the VSV connector.
3. Disconnect the engine wire harness clamp.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Fuel Delivery Pipe With Injector
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4. Disconnect the compressor magnetic clutch connector. (with AIR CONDITIONING)
5. Disconnect the wire harness clamp.
6. Remove the bolt, then remove the harness clamp bracket.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Harness Clamp Bracket Bolt
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7. Remove the 2 bolts, then remove the fuel delivery pipe together with the fuel injectors.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop the fuel injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Delivery Pipe Bolts
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8. Remove the 2 delivery pipe No. 1 spacers.
9. Remove the 4 injector vibration insulators.
10. Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 spacers.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Spacers Using Screwdriver
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REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
1. Pull the 4 fuel injectors out of the fuel delivery pipe.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Fuel Injector Assembly
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