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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage of the high pressure fuel. So don't do any repair work right after engine stops.
  1. Release the residual pressure in fuel line.

    (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ").

  2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the auxiliary 12V battery negative (-) terminal.
  3. Remove the air cleaner and intake hose.

    (Refer to Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")

  4. Remove the high pressure fuel pump foam (A).
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  5. Disconnect the fuel pressure control valve connector (A).
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  6. Disconnect the feed tube quick-connector (A) with a clip tools
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    NOTE: Open the clamp cover (B) before disconnect the quick connector. (If the clip is applied)
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    CAUTION: When removing the quick-connnector with the clip removing tool (A), be careful not to damage the plastic clip (B).
    If the clip is damaged, fuel line leak can be occurred due to a bad connection.
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  7. Remove the high pressure fuel pipe.

    (Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "FUEL LINE ")

  8. Remove the installation bolts (A), and then remove the high pressure fuel pump (B) from the cylinder head assembly.

    High pressure fuel pump mounting bolt: 

    12.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.5 kgf.m, 9.4 - 10.9 lb.ft)

    CAUTION: Unscrew in turn the two bolts in small step (0.5 turns). In case of fully unscrewing one of the two bolts with the other bolt installed, the housing surface of the cylinder head may be broken because of tension of the pump spring.
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