Fuel Injector: Removal

Release the fuel pressure. < Ref. to RELEASING OF FUEL PRESSURE , PROCEDURE, Fuel.>

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Open the fuel filler lid and remove the fuel filler cap.
Remove the clip (A) from the air intake boot. (RH side only)
Loosen the clamp (B) connecting the air intake boot and air cleaner case (rear). (RH side only)
Loosen the clamp (C) which connects the air intake boot and throttle body. (RH side only)

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Boot Clamp And Clip
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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: Removing Air Intake Boot From 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)

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

Fig 5: Locating Air Intake Case (Rear) Clamp - RH Side
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Remove the intake manifold protector.
- RH side
  
  Fig 6: Locating Intake Manifold Protector Mounting Bolts (RH Side)
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- LH side
  
  Fig 7: Locating Intake Manifold Protector Mounting Bolts (LH Side)
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Disconnect the connectors (A) from fuel injector.
Disconnect the quick connector (B) of the fuel delivery pipe from the fuel pipe.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to spill fuel.
- Catch the fuel from the pipes using a container or cloth.
NOTE: Disconnect the quick connector as shown in the figure.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Connectors From Fuel Injector
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Remove the bolts which hold fuel pipe onto the cam carrier, and remove the fuel pipe together with the fuel injector.

Fig 9: Identifying Connectors From Fuel Injector
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Remove the fuel injector from the fuel pipe.
1. Remove the fuel injector holder from one side of flange section (A) of the fuel pipe.
2. While holding one side of fuel injector holder (B) you removed in step ( 1) by finger, remove the other side of fuel injector holder from the flange section (C) of the fuel pipe.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Fuel Injector From Fuel Pipe
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3. Remove the fuel injector holder from the fuel pipe and fuel injector, and remove the fuel injector from the fuel pipe.
4. Remove the fuel injector on the LH side in the same manner.