Repair Procedures: Removal

Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the high pressure fuel pump foam (A).

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Remove the control wiring harness.

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Disconnect the high pressure fuel control valve connector (A) and low pressure fuel feed tube quick-connector (B).

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NOTE: Open the clamp cover (A) before disconnect the quick connector. (If the clip is applied)

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CAUTION: When removing the quick-connector 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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Remove the high pressure fuel pipe.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "FUEL LINE ")
Remove the mounting 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)

NOTE: Unscrew in turns the two bolts in small steps (0.5 turns). When one of the two bolts is fully unscrewed while the other bolt still intact, the housing surface of the cylinder head may be broken due to tension of the pump spring.

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