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FUEL INJECTOR (for Direct Injection): Installation

  1. INSTALL FUEL INJECTOR SEAL 
    1. Apply engine conditioner to the clean area shown in the illustration. Using a piece of cloth, clean carbon deposits from the injector and its grooves.
      NOTE:
      • Do not clean the tip of the injector.
      • Do not use a wire brush to clean the injector.
      • If an injector is dropped or the tips of the injectors are struck, replace it with a new one.
        Fig 1: Applying Engine Conditioner To Clean Area
        G04947911Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Apply engine oil to the injector contact surface of SST (guide). Then attach SST (guide) to the injector with the tapered inner portion facing the tip of the injector, as shown in the illustration.

      SST 09260-39015(09268-03020) 

      Fig 2: Attaching SST To Injector With Tapered Inner Portion Facing Tip Of Injector
      G04947912Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install a new injector seal to SST (holder).

      SST 09260-39015 (09268-03010) 

      NOTE: Be careful not to install the injector seal to SST (holder) at an angle. Doing so will stretch the seal and correcting this problem is very complicated.
      Fig 3: Installing Injector Seal To SST (Holder)
      G04947913Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Install SST (holder with injector seal) to the tip of the injector. Slide the seal downward into the injector groove (injector connector side) with your fingers, as shown in the illustration.

      SST 09260-39015 (09268-03010, 09268-03020) 

      HINT:

      Check that the seal covers the circumference of the injector groove as shown in the illustration.

      Fig 4: Installing SST (Holder With Injector Seal) To Tip Of Injector
      G04947914Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using SST (holder), gently press downward on the injector seal (injector connector side). Then slowly slide SST (guide) towards the injector tip to settle the seal into the injector groove.

      SST 09260-39015 (09268-03010, 09268-03020) 

      NOTE: Be careful that the seal is not pinched between SST (guide) and the injector groove. Replace the seal if it becomes damaged.

      HINT:

      • When using SST (guide) to settle the seal into the groove, SST (guide) only needs to be slid upward to the position labeled A in the illustration.
      • After using SST (guide) to settle the seal into the groove, return SST (guide) to its position labeled B in the illustration.
        Fig 5: Sliding Seal Downward Into Injector Groove (Injector Connector Side)
        G04947915Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. Install a new injector seal to SST (holder).

      SST 09260-39015 (09268-03010) 

      NOTE: Be careful not to install the injector seal to SST (holder) at an angle. Doing so will stretch the seal and correcting this problem is very complicated.
      Fig 6: Installing Injector Seal To Injector Groove (Injector Tip Side)
      G04947916Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Install SST (holder with injector seal) to the tip of the injector. Slide the seal downward into the injector groove (injector tip side) with your fingers, as shown in the illustration.

      SST 09260-39015 (09268-03010, 09268-03020) 

      NOTE: Make sure that the seal does not slip into the welded groove of the injector shown in the illustration. If it does, replace it with a new one.

      HINT:

      Check that the seal covers the circumference of the injector groove as shown in the illustration.

      Fig 7: Checking Seal Covers Circumference Of Injector Groove
      G04947917Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Slowly slide SST (guide) towards the tip of the injector. When the injector contact surface of SST (guide) aligns with the seal (injector connector side) as shown in the illustration, hold the position for 5 seconds or more to fully align the seal into the injector groove.

      SST 09260-39015(09268-03020) 

      NOTE: Be careful that the seal is not pinched between SST (guide) and the injector groove. Replace the seal if it becomes damaged.

      HINT:

      • Set SST (guide) so that its bottom surface and seal are flush.
      • If it is difficult to slide SST upward, slowly wiggle it from side to side while sliding it up the injector little by little.
        Fig 8: Aligning Injector Contact Surface Of SST (Guide) With Seal
        G04947918Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    9. Using SST (holder), gently press downward on the injector seal (injector tip side). Then slowly slide SST (guide) towards the injector tip to settle the seal into the injector groove.

      SST 09260-39015 (09268-03010, 09268-03020) 

      NOTE: Be careful that the seal is not pinched between SST (guide) and the injector groove. Replace the seal if it becomes damaged.
      Fig 9: Sliding SST (Guide) Towards Injector Tip
      G04947919Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    10. Slowly slide SST (guide) towards the tip of the injector. When the injector contact surface of SST (guide) aligns with the seal (injector tip side) as shown in the illustration, hold the position for 5 seconds or more to fully align the seal into the injector groove.

      SST 09260-39015(09268-03020) 

      NOTE: Be careful that the seal is not pinched between SST (guide) and the injector groove. Replace the seal if it becomes damaged.

      HINT:

      • Set SST (guide) so that its bottom surface and the seal's bottom surface are flush.
      • If it is difficult to slide SST upward, slowly wiggle it from side to side while sliding it up the injector little by little.
        Fig 10: Sliding SST (Guide) Towards Tip Of Injector
        G04947920Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    11. After installing the seals, check that the seals are not scratched, deformed or protruding from the injector grooves.
      NOTE: If the seal is scratched, deformed or protruding from the groove, replace it with a new one.
      Fig 11: Identifying Correct And Incorrect Position Of Injector Seal
      G04947921Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. INSTALL FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new O-ring, backup rings (No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3) and E-ring to the fuel injector as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 12: Installing New O-Ring, New Backup Rings And New E-Ring To Fuel Injector
      G04947922Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Check that there is no foreign matter or damaged areas in the injector's O-ring groove.
      • Check that the No. 1 and No. 2 backup rings are installed in the correct direction.
      • Make sure that the backup rings and O-ring are installed in the correct order.
      • Check that the alignment openings of the backup rings are not overlapped or stretched as shown in the illustration.
      • After installing the O-ring, check that it is not contaminated with foreign matter and is not damaged.
    2. Install the injector nozzle holder clamp.
      1. Apply gasoline to the O-ring. Install the nozzle holder clamp by aligning the protruding part of the clamp to the notch of the delivery pipe.
        NOTE:
        • Make sure that there is no gap between the delivery pipe and clamp.
        • Check that there is no foreign matter or damage to the injector insertion hole of the delivery pipe.
        • Insert the injector straight into the delivery pipe without tilting it.
          Fig 13: Installing Injector Nozzle Holder Clamp
          G04947923Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL DELIVERY PIPE 
    1. Install 4 new injector vibration insulators to the cylinder head.
    2. Apply lubricant to the installation injector seal and holes of the injectors.
    3. Install the delivery pipe (with injector) to the intake manifold with the 5 bolts.

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • If an injector is dropped or the tips of the injectors are struck, replace it with a new one.
      • Check that there is no foreign matter or damage to the injector insertion hole of the cylinder head.
      • When inserting the fuel delivery pipe, push it in evenly without tilting it.
        Fig 14: Locating Fuel Delivery Pipe Bolts
        G04947904Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the 4 connectors.
      Fig 15: Locating Injector Connectors
      G04947903Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the fuel pressure sensor connector.
    6. Fig 16: Locating Fuel Pressure Sensor Connector
      G04947902Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSTALL FUEL DELIVERY PIPE 
    1. Install 4 new injector vibration insulators to the cylinder head.
    2. Apply lubricant to the installation injector seal and holes of the injectors.
    3. Install the delivery pipe (with injector) to the intake manifold with the 5 bolts.

      Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • If an injector is dropped or the tips of the injectors are struck, replace it with a new one.
      • Check that there is no foreign matter or damage to the injector insertion hole of the cylinder head.
      • When inserting the fuel delivery pipe, push it in evenly without tilting it.
        Fig 17: Locating Fuel Delivery Pipe Bolts
        G04947907Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Connect the 4 connectors.
      Fig 18: Locating Injector Connectors
      G04947906Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Connect the No. 3 fuel hose.
      Fig 19: Identifying No. 3 Fuel Hose
      G04947905Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSTALL PCV HOSE 
    1. Install the hose to the PCV valve.
      Fig 20: Locating PCV Hose Clamp
      G04943739Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. INSTALL NO. 4 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Temporarily install the fuel pipe.
    2. Using a 19 mm union nut wrench, tighten the fuel pipe in the order shown in the illustration.

      Torque: without union nut wrench 

      30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

      with union nut wrench 

      27 N*m (275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: After installing the fuel pipe, check that there is contiguous the fuel pipe protector and separator case.

      HINT:

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in).
      • Make sure union nut wrench and torque wrench are connected in a straight line.
        Fig 21: Tightening Fuel Pipe Union Nut
        G05854052Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  7. INSTALL ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the No. 1, No. 2 and LH No. 2 engine covers.
    2. Fig 22: Identifying Engine Cover Sub-Assembly
      G04947899Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  8. INSTALL NO. 3 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install a new O-ring, backup rings (No. 1 and No. 2) and E-ring to the fuel injector as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 23: Identifying O-Ring, Backup Rings (No. 1 And No. 2) And E-Ring
      G04947933Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • Check that there is no foreign matter or damaged areas in the injector's O-ring groove.
      • Check that the No. 1 and No. 2 backup rings are installed in the correct direction.
      • Make sure that the backup rings and O-ring are installed in the correct order.
      • Check that the alignment openings of the backup rings are not overlapped or stretched as shown in the illustration.
      • After installing the O-ring, check that it is not contaminated with foreign matter and is not damaged.
    2. Temporarily install the No. 3 fuel pipe to the delivery pipe with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 24: Locating No. 3 Fuel Pipe To Delivery Pipe With Bolts
      G04947934Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Temporarily install the No. 3 fuel pipe sub-assembly to the fuel pump.
      NOTE: Be careful not to damage the sealing surface of the fuel pipe when temporarily installing the fuel pipe.
    4. Install the No. 3 fuel pipe to the delivery pipe with the 2 bolts and tighten them in several passes.

      Torque: 10 N*m (102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 25: Locating Fuel Pipe
      G04947935Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Using a 19 mm union nut wrench, tighten the union nut.

      Torque: without union nut wrench 

      30 N*m (306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf) 

      with union nut wrench 

      27 N*m (275 kgf*cm, 20 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: There must be absolutely no free play in the union on the fuel pump side. If the union on the fuel pump side has free play, replace the fuel pump.
      Fig 26: Identifying Torque Wrench With Fulcrum Length
      G04948074Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      • Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).
      • Make sure union nut wrench and torque wrench are connected in a straight line.
    6. Connect the connector to the fuel pump.
  9. INSTALL NO. 2 FUEL PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    The installation procedures are the same as the No. 3 fuel pipe sub-assembly.

  10. INSTALL FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the fuel pressure pulsation damper assembly (see INSTALLATION  ).
  11. INSTALL INTAKE MANIFOLD 
    1. Install the intake manifold (see INSTALLATION ).
  12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  13. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (see REPAIR INSTRUCTION ).
      NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
  14. ADD ENGINE COOLANT  (See COOLANT )
  15. CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS  (See PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE )
  16. CHECK FOR FUEL LEAKS  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION  )