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Repair Procedures: Removal

WARNING: In case of removing the high pressure fuel pump, high pressure fuel pipe, delivery pipe, and injector, there may be injury caused by leakage of the high pressure fuel. So don't do any repair work right after engine stops.
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
  2. Release the residual pressure in fuel line (Refer to the Fuel Delivery System - Repair Procedures - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ").
    CAUTION: When removing the fuel pump fuse, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) may occur.
    Delete the code with the GDS after completion of "Release Residual Pressure in Fuel Line" work.
  3. Remove the air cleaner and the air intake hose. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
  4. Remove the pump foam (A).
    Fig 1: Locate Pump Foam
    G11797071Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Disconnect the fuel pressure control valve connector (A).
    Fig 2: Locate Fuel Pressure Control Valve Connector
    G11797072Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  6. Disconnect the fuel feed tube quick-connector (A).
  7. Remove the high pressure fuel pipe.
    1. Remove the installation nut (B) from the high pressure fuel pump with the special service tool [SST No.: 09314-3Q100 or 09314-27130].
    2. Remove the installation nut (C) from the delivery pipe with the special service tool [SST No.: 09314-3Q100]
    3. Remove the purge control solenoid valve (Refer to "PURGE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE " in this group).
    4. Remove the function block installation bolts (D), and then remove the high pressure fuel pipe.
  8. Remove the installation bolts (E), and then remove the high pressure fuel pump from the cylinder head assembly.
    CAUTION: Unscrew in turn the two bolts in small step (0.5 turns). In case of fully unscrewing one of the two bolts with the other bolt installed, the housing surface of the cylinder head may be broken because of tension of the pump spring.
Fig 3: Locate High Pressure Fuel Pump Installation Nut
G11797073Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 4: Locate Delivery Pipe Installation Nut
G11797074Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 5: Locate High Pressure Fuel Pipe Installation Bolts
G11797075Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.