Fuel Injector: Removal

DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
CAUTION:
- The DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE procedures must be performed before disconnecting any part of the fuel system.
- After performing the DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE procedures, pressure will remain in the fuel line. When disconnecting the fuel line, place a cloth or equivalent over fittings to reduce the risk of fuel spray.
1. Remove the rear console box sub-assembly (See DISASSEMBLY ).
2. Disconnect the fuel pump and sender gauge connector.
3. Start the engine. After the engine has stopped, turn the ignition switch off.
  HINT:
  
  If DTC P0171 (system too lean) is output, clear the DTC (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
4. Check that the engine does not start.
5. Remove the fuel tank cap, and let the air out of the fuel tank.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Fuel Pump And Sender Gauge Connector
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6. Connect the fuel pump and sender gauge connector.
7. Install the rear console box sub-assembly (See INSTALLATION ).
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

Fig 2: Locating Fuel Pump And Sender Gauge Connector
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REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Do not forcibly bend, kink or twist the fuel tube.
1. Remove the fuel tube from the fuel hose clamp.
2. Remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.
3. Wipe off any dirt on the fuel tube connector.
4. Hold the fuel tube connector, and then install SST.
  SST 09268-21010
5. Turn SST to align the retainer inside the fuel tube connector with the chamfered part of SST.
6. Insert SST into the fuel tube and hold it. Then push the fuel tube connector toward SST.
7. Mount the retainer of the fuel tube connector onto the chamfered part of SST.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Fuel Tube Connector And Clamp
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8. Slide SST and the fuel tube connector together towards the fuel tube until they make a "click" sound, and then disconnect the fuel tube.
9. Drain the fuel remaining inside the fuel tube.
10. Cover the fuel tube and fuel pipe with a plastic bag to protect the disconnected part.
  
  Fig 4: Connecting Fuel Main Tube
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DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS
1. Disconnect the 4 fuel injector connectors.
2. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 wire harness brackets.
4. Detach the 2 clamps to disconnect the wire harness.
REMOVE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY (for ACIS) (See INSPECTION )

Fig 5: Locating Fuel Injector Connectors, Wire Harness Brackets And Bolts
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REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts, and then remove the fuel delivery pipe together with the 4 fuel injectors.
  NOTE: Be careful not to drop the fuel injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Fuel Delivery Pipe With Fuel Injectors
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2. Remove the 2 fuel delivery spacers from the cylinder head.
3. Remove the 4 injector vibration insulators from the cylinder head.
  
  Fig 7: Locating Injector Vibration Insulators
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REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
1. Pull the 4 fuel injectors out of the fuel delivery pipe.
  
  Fig 8: Pulling Fuel Injectors Out Of Fuel Delivery Pipe
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