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LH Side

  1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , OPERATION, Fuel.
  2. Open the fuel filler flap lid, and remove the fuel filler cap.
  3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  4. Remove the two bolts which install the washer tank on the body.
    Fig 2: Identifying Bolts & Washer Tank
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  5. Disconnect the connector from the front window washer motor.
  6. Disconnect the connector from the rear gate glass washer motor.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector From Rear Gate Glass Washer Motor
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  7. Disconnect the rear window glass washer hose from the washer motor, then plug the connection with a suitable cap.
  8. Move the washer tank, and secure it away from the working area.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Rear Window Glass Washer Hose From Washer Motor
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  9. Remove the spark plug cords from the spark plugs (#2 and #4 cylinders).
    Fig 5: Identifying Spark Plug Cords
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  10. Remove the fuel pipe protector LH.
    Fig 6: Identifying Fuel Pipe Protector LH
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  11. Disconnect the connector from the fuel injector.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Connector From Fuel Injector
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  12. Remove the bolt which holds the injector pipe to the intake manifold.
    Fig 8: Identifying Bolt & Injector Pipe (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 9: Identifying Bolt & Injector Pipe (2 Of 2)
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  13. Remove the bolt which holds the fuel pipe on the left side intake manifold.
    Fig 10: Identifying Bolt & Fuel Pipe
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  14. Remove the fuel injector from the intake manifold.
    1. Remove the fuel injector securing clip.
      Fig 11: Identifying Fuel Injector Securing Clip
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    2. Remove the fuel injector while lifting up the fuel injector pipe.
      Fig 12: Identifying Fuel Injector
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