Injection Nozzle: Removal

1992 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.9 T, StandardSECTION Removal
  1. Before removing nozzle assemblies, clean surrounding area and connections with clean fuel or solvent to prevent contamination. Blow area dry with compressed air. Remove fuel line retaining clamps from lines being removed.
  2. Remove and cap line sensor on No. 1 cylinder to permit removal of leak-off "T" fitting to fuel filter. Disconnect fuel return hose and position out of way. Cap all open connections.
  3. Remove injector and copper gasket from engine. Use "O" Ring Remover (T71P-19703-C) to remove gasket if it is not attached to injector tip. DO NOT strike injector tip against any hard surface during removal.
  4. Cap both ends of injector and store in numbered holder or rack in the same way they were removed, such that injector may be installed in original cylinder.
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