Removal

1UR-FSE FUEL: FUEL INJECTOR (for Direct Injection): REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
* Do not smoke or be near an open flame when working on the fuel system.
* Keep gasoline away from rubber or leather parts.
* Do not allow fuel to spray when removing the pipe between the high pressure side fuel pump and the fuel injector. The fuel in the pipe is highly pressurized.
2. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

(a) Discharge fuel system pressure Service Precautions.

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

4. REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the fuel pressure pulsation damper Removal.

5. REMOVE NO. 3 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

8. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

9. REMOVE NO. 2 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

10. REMOVE NO. 4 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a 19 mm union nut wrench, remove the fuel pipe.

11. REMOVE PCV HOSE

(a) Remove the hose from the PCV valve.

12. REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE

(a) Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor connector.

(b) Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.

NOTICE:
* Be extremely careful not to touch or strike the tips of the injectors.
* Pull and remove the fuel delivery pipe in a straight line without tilting it.

(d) Remove the 4 injector vibration insulators from the cylinder head.

13. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE

(a) Disconnect the No. 3 fuel hose.

(b) Disconnect the 4 injector connectors.

NOTICE:
* Be extremely careful not to touch or strike the tips of the injectors.
* Pull and remove the fuel delivery pipe in a straight line without tilting it.

(d) Remove the 4 injector vibration insulators from the cylinder head.

14. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Secure the delivery pipe between aluminum plates in a vise and pull out the injector in a straight line.

NOTICE:
* Pull and remove the injector in a straight line to avoid damage to the seal surface of the delivery pipe O-ring.
* For reinstallation, attach a tag or label to the injector shaft.

(b) Remove the nozzle holder clamp from the injector.

(c) Remove the O-ring, backup rings and E-ring from the fuel injector.

15. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR SEAL

(a) Using the tips of needle-nose pliers, pinch and pull one of the 2 injector seals at several points to stretch it. Repeat this for the other injector seal.

NOTICE:
* Excessively pinching the injector seal may damage the groove of the injector.
* If an injector is dropped or the tips of the injectors are struck, replace it with a new one.

(b) Remove the 2 injector seals from the injector.