Fuel Injector - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: The fuel system is under constant pressure even with engine off. Before servicing fuel rail, fuel system pressure must be released. Service and Repair

1. Remove Fuel Tank Filler Tube Cap.
2. Perform Fuel System Pressure Release Procedure. Service and Repair.
3. Disconnect the Negative Battery Cable.
4. Remove the Air Duct from the Throttle Body.
5. Remove the Air Box from the Throttle Body.




6. Disconnect the Fuel Line (1) from the Fuel Rail.
7. Remove necessary Vacuum Lines from the Throttle Body.
8. Disconnect Harness Connectors from all 6 fuel injectors.
9. Disconnect Harness Connectors from the Throttle Body.
10. Position the Engine Harness aside.




11. Remove the Four Fuel Rail Mounting Bolts (1).
12. Gently rock and pull left side of fuel rail until fuel injectors just start to clear machined holes in cylinder head. Gently rock and pull right side of rail until injectors just start to clear cylinder head holes. Repeat this procedure (left/right) until all injectors have cleared cylinder head holes.
13. Remove the Fuel Rail from engine.




14. Release the fuel injector clip (2) and separate the fuel injector (1) from the fuel rail (3).