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Fuel Injector: Service and Repair



Fuel Injector Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the fuel rail.




2. Remove the fuel injector retainer clip.
3. Remove the fuel injectors from the fuel rail.

Important: Visually inspect the fuel injector in order to determine if the upper O-ring was also removed. If the upper O-ring is not removed, remove the O-ring from the fuel rail assembly.

4. Remove and discard the fuel injector O-rings.

Installation Procedure






Important: Always install new injector O-rings when servicing the fuel injectors. Lubricate the new injector O-rings with clean engine oil.

1. Install the O-rings on the fuel injector.
2. Install the fuel injector clip on the fuel injector.

Important: The fuel injector will click when the injector is installed correctly.

3. Install the fuel injector in the fuel rail with the connector facing upward.
4. Install the fuel rail.