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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Engine Upper Cover
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  1. Remove the four fasteners from the engine cover (1).
  2. Remove the engine cover (1) from the engine.
  3. Fig 2: Connecting Quick Connect Coupling
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  4. Relieve the fuel pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
  5. Remove the quick connect coupling cover.
  6. Disconnect the coupling for the fuel feed hose from the fuel feed pipe of the fuel rail using the J 43178  . See Special Tools and Equipment . Use a shop towel in order to catch any remaining fuel that may leak. Refer to Quick Connect Fitting(s) Service (Metal Collar) .
  7. Fig 3: PCV Hose, Breather Hose, EVAP Hose
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  8. Disconnect the PCV hose (1) from the PCV valve.
  9. Disconnect the PCV breather hose (2).
  10. Disconnect the EVAP hose (3).
  11. Swing the two PCV hoses and the EVAP hose away from the cylinder head
  12. Remove the bolt to the ignition coil wire harness bracket.
  13. Disconnect the electrical connectors to the four fuel injectors.
  14. Fig 4: Fuel Rail, Spacers And Fastener
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  15. Remove the fastener (1) from the fuel supply pipe bracket.
  16. Remove the two fasteners (4) from the fuel rail (3).
  17. Remove the fuel rail (3) and the spacers (2) from the engine.
  18. Remove the fuel injector with the O-rings and with the grommets from the fuel rail.