Injector Replacement

2004 Honda CR-V LX, 2.4 RD7, AutomaticSECTION Injector Replacement
  1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
  2. Disconnect the connectors from the injectors (A), then remove the ground cable (B) and the harness holder (C).
    Fig 1: Removing Ground Cable & Harness Holder
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  3. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (D).
  4. Remove the fuel rail mounting nuts (E) from the fuel rail (F).
  5. Remove the injector clip (G) from the injector.
  6. Remove the injector from the fuel rail.
  7. Coat the new O-rings (A) with clean engine oil, and insert the injectors (B) into the fuel rail (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Injector O-Rings
    G01475562Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Install the injector clip (D).
  9. Coat the injector O-rings (E) with clean engine oil.
  10. Install the injectors in the injector base (F).
  11. Install the fuel rail mounting nuts.
  12. Connect the connectors on the injectors, then install the ground cable and the harness holder.
  13. Connect the quick-connect fitting.
  14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel pressure in the fuel line rises. Repeat this two or three times, then check for fuel leakage.
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