Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
SFI System: Injector: Installation
- INSTALL INJECTORS AND DELIVERY PIPES NOTE:
- Be careful not to drop the injectors when installing the delivery pipes.
- Since the O-ring may be stuck to the injector, do not put a side load on it at the removal.
- Install a new grommet to each injector.
- Apply a light coat of gasoline to new O-rings and install them to each injector.
- While turning the injector clockwise and counterclockwise, push it to the delivery pipes. Install the 8 injectors.
- Position injector connector outward.
- Place the 4 spacers and 8 new insulators on the intake manifold.
- Place the 2 delivery pipes and the injectors assemblies on the lower intake manifold.
- Temporarily install the 4 nuts.
- Install the front fuel pipe with the bolt, the 4 new gaskets and the 2 union bolts.
Torque:
39 N.m (400 kgf.cm, 29 ft.lbf) for union bolts
7.5 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf) for bolt
- Install the bolt holding the clamp on the fuel return pipe to the LH delivery pipe.
Torque: 7.5 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf)
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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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