Fuel Injector: Removal

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Release the fuel pressure. < Refer to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel. >
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Terminal
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Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot.
Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear).
Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clip And Clamps
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move it to the left side wheel apron. (RH side only)

Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot And Throttle Body
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Disconnect the connector (A) from the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor, and remove the clip (B) which holds the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor harness. (RH side only)
Remove the suction hose (C) from the air cleaner case (rear). (RH side only)

Fig 4: Identifying Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector, Clip And Suction Hose
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Remove the air cleaner case (rear). (RH side only)

Fig 5: Locating Air Cleaner Case Clamps
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Remove the intake manifold protector.
- LH side
  
  Fig 6: Locating Intake Manifold Protector Bolts (LH)
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- RH side
  
  Fig 7: Locating Intake Manifold Protector Bolts (RH)
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Disconnect the connectors (A) from fuel injector.
Remove the bolts which hold fuel pipe onto the cam carrier.

Fig 8: Identifying Fuel Injector Connectors
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Remove the fuel injector.

Fig 9: Removing Fuel Injector
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