Fuel Injector: Removal

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

Fig 1: Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ground Cable
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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 Clip And Clamps
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Remove the air intake boot from the throttle body, and move the air intake boot to the left side wheel apron. (RH side only)

Fig 3: Identifying Air Intake Boot
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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 Mass Air Flow And Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector And Clip
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Remove the air cleaner case (rear). (RH side only)

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

Fig 8: Locating Fuel Pipe Mounting Bolts
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Remove the fuel injector.

Fig 9: Removing Fuel Injector
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