2007 Honda Element SC, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Injector Replacement

  1. Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
  2. Remove the engine cover (see REMOVAL ).
  3. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the injectors.
    Fig 1: Identifying Injector Connector, Ground Cable Bolt, Quick-Connect Fitting And Fuel Rail Mounting Nuts
    G06267508Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the ground cable bolt (G101) (B).
  5. Disconnect the quick-connect fittings (C).
  6. Remove the fuel rail mounting nuts (D) from the fuel rail (E).
  7. Remove the injector clips (F) from the injectors.
  8. Remove the injectors from the fuel rail.
  9. Coat the new O-rings (A) with clean engine oil, and insert the injectors (B) into the fuel rail (C).
    Fig 2: O-Rings, Injectors, Fuel Rail, Injector Clip, Injector Base And Fuel Rail Mounting Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G06267509Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  10. Install the injector clips (D).
  11. Coat the injector O-rings (E) with clean engine oil.
  12. Install the injectors in the injector base (F).
  13. Install the fuel rail mounting nuts (G) and the ground cable bolt (G101).
  14. Connect the injector connectors.
  15. Connect the quick-connect fitting (see FUEL LINE/QUICK-CONNECT FITTING INSTALLATION ).
  16. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel rail will be pressurized. Repeat this two or three times, then check for fuel leakage.
  17. Install the engine cover .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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