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Injector Replacement

  1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
  2. '08-10 models: Remove the engine cover (see step 5 under INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).
  3. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Quick-Connect Fitting And Injector Connector
    G07341542Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Disconnect the injector connectors (B) and the engine mount control solenoid valve connector (C).
  5. Remove the ground cable bolts (G101 and G102) (D).
  6. Remove the fuel rail mounting nuts (E) from the fuel rail (F).
  7. Remove the fuel rail and the injectors from the injector base.
  8. Remove the injector clips (G) from the fuel rail.
  9. Remove the injectors from the fuel rail.
  10. Coat the new O-rings (black) (A) with clean engine oil, and insert the injectors (B) into the fuel rail (C).
    Fig 2: Injector, Fuel Rail And O-Ring With Torque Specifications
    G07341543Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  11. Install the injector clips (D).
  12. Coat the new O-rings (brown) (E) with clean engine oil.
  13. Install the fuel rail and the injectors in the injector base (F).
  14. Install the fuel rail mounting nuts (G) and the ground cable bolts (G101 and G102).
  15. Connect the injector connectors and the engine mount control solenoid valve connector.
  16. Connect the quick-connect fitting.
  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. '08-10 models: Reinstall the engine cover (see step 8 under INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ).