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Fuel Injector: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 

    HINT:

    See PRECAUTION  .

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  3. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT  (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
  4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM COVER SIDE  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH 
  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH 
  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE COWL TOP PANEL OUTER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE INTAKE AIR SURGE TANK ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  15. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the No. 2 fuel pipe clamp.
    2. Pinch the tube connector and then pull out the fuel pipe.
      NOTE:
      • Check that there is no dirt or other foreign objects around the connector before this operation and clean the connector as necessary.
      • It is necessary to prevent mud or dirt from entering the quick connector. If mud enters the connector, the O-rings may not seal properly.
      • Remove the quick connector by hand.
      • Do not bend or twist the nylon tube. Protect the connector by covering it with a plastic bag.
      • If the pipe and the connector are stuck, try wiggling or pushing and pulling the connector to release it and pull the connector off of the pipe carefully.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Tube Sub-Assembly
      G04975007Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  16. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 6 fuel injector connectors.
      Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Injector Connectors
      G04975008Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the 5 bolts and fuel delivery pipe together with the 6 fuel injectors.
      Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Delivery Pipe & Fuel Injectors
      G04975009Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Be careful not to drop the fuel injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.
    3. Remove the 6 insulators from the intake manifold.
      Fig 4: Identifying Insulators & Intake Manifold
      G04975010Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Pull out the fuel injectors from the fuel delivery pipe.
      Fig 5: Removing Fuel Injector Assembly
      G04975011Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Remove the 6 O-rings from the injectors.
      Fig 6: Identifying Injectors O-Rings
      G04975012Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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