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2004 Lexus LS 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Fuel Injector ASSY: Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus SC 430, 2003 Lexus SC 430, and 2002 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- WORK FOR PREVENTING GASOLINE FROM SPILLING OUT (See PRECAUTION )
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER
- Remove the V-bank cover by removing the 2 nuts.
- REMOVE AIR CLEANER INLET NO.1
- REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR PIPE
- Disconnect the air hose and ventilation hose No.1.
- Remove the intake air connector pipe by removing the bolt and hose clamp.
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER BRACKET NO.1
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER BRACKET NO.2
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER BRACKET NO.3
- REMOVE V-BANK COVER BRACKET NO.4
- REMOVE VACUUM SWITCHING VALVE ASSY
- SEPARATE ENGINE WIRE
- REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER ASSY
- Disconnect the fuel delivery pipe and the fuel pipe by removing the both of right and left pulsation dampers.
- Remove the gasket.
- REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSY
- Remove the installation bolts of the water bypass pipe No.1 and No.2.
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the 2 bolts, then the fuel delivery pipe No.1 by pulling it straight upward holding the both ends.
- FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSY NO.2
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove the 2 bolts, then the fuel delivery pipe No.2 by pulling it straight upward holding the both ends.
- REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSY
- Remove the injector from the intake manifold.NOTE: Do not put any force to the injector in the horizontal direction, because the O-ring might be stuck.
- Remove the O-ring, grommet and vibration insulator from the injector.
- Remove the injector from the intake manifold.
- INSTALL FUEL INJECTOR ASSY
- Install a new grommet and vibration insulator to the injector.
- Check that there is no foreign object stuck nor damage in the groove of the O-ring of the injector. Apply some gasoline to new O-ring, and install it to the injector.
- Install the injector to the delivery pipe, rotating the injector both ways.
- Check that the injector can rotate smoothly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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