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Injector Replacement

  1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
  2. Remove the intake manifold (see REMOVAL ).
  3. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (A).
    Fig 1: Injector Connectors, Fuel Rails, Injector Clips And Quick Connect Fittings With Fastener Tightening Torque Specifications Table
    G06944175Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the fuel joint hose mounting bolt (B).
  5. Disconnect the connectors (C) from the injectors.
  6. Remove the fuel rail mounting bolts (D) from the fuel rails (E).
  7. Remove the fuel rails and the injectors from the injector base.
  8. Remove the injector clips (F) from the fuel rails.
  9. Remove the injectors from the fuel rails.
  10. Coat the new O-rings (black) (A) with clean engine oil, and insert the injectors (B) into the fuel rails (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Injectors, Fuel Rails, Injector Base And Injector Clips
    G06944176Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the injector clips (D).
  12. Coat the new O-rings (green) (E) with clean engine oil.
  13. Install the fuel rails and the injectors in the injector base (F).
  14. Install the fuel rail mounting bolts, and connect the injector connectors.
  15. Install the fuel joint hose mounting bolt.
  16. Connect the quick-connect fitting (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION ).
  17. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel rail will be pressurized. Repeat this two or three times, then make sure there are no fuel leaks.
  18. Install the intake manifold with a new gasket (see INSTALLATION ).