Removal
1NR-FE FUEL: FUEL INJECTOR: REMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
Fuel System: Precaution
2. REMOVE INTAKE MANIFOLD
Removal
3. REMOVE EFI FUEL PIPE CLAMP
(a) Remove the EFI fuel pipe clamp.
4. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Pinch the tube connector and pull out the fuel pipe.
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NOTICE:
* Check for dirt or other foreign matter on the parts to be disconnected and clean them if necessary.
* The fuel tube connector seals with an O-ring. Ensure that there is no damage or foreign matter on the contact surface.
* If the connector and the pipe are stuck, push and pull on the connector to release them while pinching the retainer. Pull the connector out of the pipe carefully.
* Do not use any tools.
* Do not bend or twist the tubes.
* Protect the contact surface by covering it with a plastic bag.
* Do not damage any of the clips. If a clip is damaged, replace it.
5. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE
(a) Disconnect the 4 fuel injector assembly connectors.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, and then remove the fuel delivery pipe together with the 4 injectors.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the fuel injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.
6. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Pull the 4 fuel injector assemblies out of the fuel delivery pipe sub-assembly.
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(b) For reinstallation, attach a tag or label to each injector shaft.
NOTICE:
Prevent entry of foreign objects by covering the fuel injectors with plastic bags.
(c) Remove the 4 O-rings from the 4 fuel injector assemblies.
7. REMOVE NO. 1 DELIVERY PIPE SPACER
(a) Remove the 2 No. 1 delivery pipe spacers from the cylinder head.
8. REMOVE INJECTOR VIBRATION INSULATOR
(a) Remove the 4 injector vibration insulators.