Section 783 (SFI): Injector: Removal

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE ENGINE COVER 

    Remove the 4 nuts and engine cover.

  2. REMOVE AIR INTAKE CHAMBER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  3. REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE DELIVERY PIPE AND INJECTORS 
    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to drop the injectors when removing the delivery pipe. 
    • Pay attention to put any hung load on the injector to and from the side direction. 
    1. Disconnect the 6 injector connectors.
    2. Disconnect the 6 camshaft position sensor connector.
    3. Disconnect the throttle position sensor connector.
    4. Disconnect the VSV connector for EVAP.
    5. Remove the 3 bolts and delivery pipe together with the 6 injectors.
    6. Fig 1: Removing Bolts & Delivery Pipe Together With Injectors
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    7. Pull out the 6 injectors from the delivery pipe.
    8. Remove the 2 O-rings, grommet and insulator from each injector.
    9. Remove the 3 spacers from the intake manifold.
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