Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Clean and inspect the fuel injector prior to reinstalling it. Fuel Injector Cleaning and Inspection
Combustion Fuel Injector Seal (1) - Install NEW
Slide the fuel injector hold down clamp (2) into the grooves on the fuel injector (1) and install them together into the valve rocker arm cover ensuring that the fuel injector locating pin engages the fuel injector hold down clamp.
Fuel Injector Washer (2) - Install
- Fuel Injector Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Electrical Connector (1) @ Fuel Injector (2) - Connect
- Replace the fuel filter. Fuel Filter ReplacementΒ
- Prime the fuel system. Fuel System PrimingΒ
- With the engine running, check the fuel system for leaks.
- Fuel Injector Deadener - Install - Fuel Injector Deadener ReplacementΒ
- Perform the fuel injection small quantity learn. Fuel Injection Small Quantity LearnΒ
- Perform the fuel trim reset. Fuel Trim ResetΒ
- Perform the high pressure fuel correction reset. High Pressure Fuel Correction ResetΒ
- Perform the fuel injector flow rate programming. Fuel Injector Flow Rate ProgrammingΒ
Refer to Fastener Caution .
If applicable, perform the fuel filter life reset after replacing the fuel filter.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.