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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA2008CIVIC SI, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 85 (PGM-FI SYSTEM (R18A1 ENGINE))INJECTOR REPLACEMENT
2008 Honda Civic Si, 4D Sedan
Injector Replacement
2008 Honda Civic Si, 4D SedanSECTION Injector Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Relieve the fuel pressure (see FUEL PRESSURE RELIEVING ).
- Remove the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove the fuel line cover (A).
- Disconnect the injector connectors (B) from the injectors and the rocker arm oil control valve connector (C).
- Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (D).
- Remove the fuel rail mounting nuts (E) from the fuel rail (F).
- Remove the injector clips (G) from the injectors.
- Remove the injectors from the fuel rail.
- Coat the new O-rings (A) with clean engine oil, and insert the injectors (B) into the fuel rail (C).
- Install the injector clips (D).
- Coat the new injector O-rings (E) with clean engine oil.
- Install the fuel rail and the injectors into the cylinder head (F).
- Install the fuel rail mounting nuts.
- Connect the connectors on the injectors.
- Connect the quick-connect fittings.
- 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 is pressurized. Repeat this two or three times, then check for fuel leakage.
- Install the fuel line cover.
- Install the cowl cover and the under-cowl panel (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
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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.