Removal

2AR-FE FUEL: FUEL INJECTOR: REMOVAL

HINT
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel injector assembly Programming and Relearning.

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

2. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE

Fuel System: Precaution

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

4. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

6. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the No. 1 fuel pipe clamp.





(b) Pinch the retainer of the fuel tube connector, and then pull the fuel tube connector off of the fuel pipe.





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NOTICE:
* Check for foreign matter on the fuel tube around the fuel tube connector. Clean it if necessary. Foreign matter can affect the ability of the O-ring to seal the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe.
* Do not use any tools to separate the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe.
* Do not forcefully bend, kink or twist the nylon tube.
* Keep the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe free from foreign matter.
* If the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe are stuck, push and pull to release them.
* Put the fuel tube connector and fuel pipe in plastic bags to prevent damage and contamination.

(c) Remove the fuel tube sub-assembly from the fuel hose clamp.

7. REMOVE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSEMBLY (for ACIS) Removal

8. DISCONNECT WIRE HARNESS





(a) Disconnect the 4 fuel injector connectors.

(b) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(c) Remove the 2 bolts and separate the 2 wire harness brackets.

(d) Disengage the clamp to disconnect the wire harness.

9. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts, and then remove the fuel delivery pipe together with the 4 fuel injectors.





NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the fuel injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.

(b) Remove the 2 fuel delivery spacers from the cylinder head.





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

10. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Pull the 4 fuel injectors out of the fuel delivery pipe.





(b) Remove the O-ring from each fuel injector.

(c) For reinstallation, attach a tag or label to each injector shaft.

NOTICE:
Prevent entry of foreign matter by covering the fuel injectors with plastic bags.