FUEL INJECTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[LF, L3]

1. Follow "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" before performing any work operations to prevent fuel from spilling from the fuel system. (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION[LF, L3].) See: Fuel Pressure Release > Procedures > Before Service Precaution
2. Remove the plug hole plate.
3. Remove the battery cover. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[LF, L3].) See: Fuel Pressure Release > Procedures > Before Service Precaution
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Disconnect the fuel injector connector.
6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Click for full-size image
8. Inspect all related parts by performing "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION". (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTIONS[LF, L3].) See: Fuel Pressure Release > Procedures > After Service Precaution

Fuel Injector Removal Note

CAUTION: Use of a deformed injector clip will cause the fuel injector to be connected incorrectly and could result in fuel leakage. It will also cause the injector to rotate. Therefore, always replace the clip when the injector is removed.

Click for full-size image

Click for full-size image
1. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the injector cup and clip finger.

    NOTE: When pushing the clip finger outward, deform the finger until it is removed completely from the cup notch.

2. Push the clip finger outward using a flathead screwdriver.
3. Remove the injector with the clip.
4. Remove the clip from the fuel injector using the following procedure:

    NOTE: The clip will not be reused.

    1. Hold the clip using pliers.

Click for full-size image
    2. Pull the clip parallel to the injector groove and remove it from the injector.

Fuel Injector Installation Note
1. Verify that the O-ring is not damaged.
    -  If there is any damage, replace the O-ring.

2. Apply a small amount of clean oil to the injector groove and the O-ring.
3. Temporarily attach a new clip to the injector groove.

    NOTE: When the clip is attached correctly, the central area of the injector and the clip finger positions are aligned.

Click for full-size image
4. Hold the injector firmly and push the clip into the injector until the clip stops sliding.
5. Verify that the injector connector position is correct.
6. Press the injector into the injector cup. Continue pressing until the clip contacts the lower surface of the injector cup.
7. Verify that the injector and clip are correctly installed with the clip locked onto the injector cup notch.

Fuel Rail