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Fuel Injector: Removal: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 

    HINT: 

    Refer to PRECAUTION .

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 8
  4. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
  6. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
  7. REMOVE FRONT SUSPENSION CENTER UPPER BRACE 
  8. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14
  9. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  10. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 water by-pass hoses from the throttle with motor body assembly. (* 1)
      Fig 1: Locating Vapor Feed Hose And Water By-Pass Hoses From Throttle With Motor Body Assembly
      GTY146472Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disconnect the vapor feed hose. (* 2)
    3. Disconnect the throttle with motor body assembly connector and clamp. (* 3)
    4. Disconnect the No. 1 ventilation hose. (* 4)
      Fig 2: Locating No. 1 Ventilation Hose And Valve Hose
      GTY146473Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Disconnect the union to check valve hose. (* 5)
    6. Remove the bolt and vacuum hose clamp.
      Fig 3: Removing Vacuum Hose Clamp
      GTY122170Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 4: Locating Connector
      GTY121700Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Using a 5 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the 4 bolts. (* 1)
      Fig 5: Locating Intake Air Surge Tank Nuts And Bolts
      GTY133444Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Remove the 2 nuts, 2 bolts and intake air surge tank. (* 2)
    10. Remove the gasket from the intake air surge tank.
  11. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.
      Fig 6: Pinching Tube Connector
      GTY121632Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel pipe.
      NOTE:
      • Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector disconnecting it. Clean the connector as necessary.
      • It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the quick connector. If mud or dirt gets in the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
      • Only disconnect the quick connector by hand.
      • Do not bend, kink or twist the nylon tubes. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
      • If the pipe and the connector are stuck, carefully try wiggling or pushing and pulling on the connector to release it. Pull the connector off the pipe carefully.
  12. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 6 fuel injector connectors.
      Fig 7: Locating Fuel Injector Connectors
      GTY139844Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 5 bolts and fuel delivery pipe together with the 6 fuel injectors.
      Fig 8: Locating Fuel Delivery Pipe And Fuel Injectors
      GTY139208Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to drop the fuel injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.

    3. Remove the 6 insulators from the intake manifold.
      Fig 9: Identifying Intake Manifold Insulators
      GTY146475Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Pull out the fuel injectors from the fuel delivery pipe.
      Fig 10: Pulling Out Fuel Injector From Fuel Delivery Pipe
      GTY124446Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the 6 O-rings from the injectors.
      Fig 11: Identifying Injectors O-Rings
      GTY146476Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002