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Fuel Injector: Installation
- INSTALL INJECTOR AND DELIVERY PIPE NOTE:
- Be careful not to drop the injectors when installing the delivery pipe.
- Since the O-ring may become stuck to the injector, do not apply a side load on it during the installation.
- Install a new grommet and insulator to each injector.
- Apply a light coat of gasoline to a new O-ring and install it to each injector.
- While turning each injector clockwise and counterclockwise, push it into a delivery pipe. Install the 8 injectors.
- Position each injector connector outward.
- Place the 4 spacers and 8 new insulators on the intake manifold.
- Place the 2 delivery pipes and the injector assemblies on the lower intake manifold.
- Temporarily install the 4 nuts.
- Install the front fuel pipe with the bolt, 4 new gaskets and 2 union bolts.
Torque:
- 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) for union bolt
- 7.5 N*m (77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf) for bolt
- Check that the injectors rotate smoothly.
HINT:
If the injectors do not rotate smoothly, the probable cause is incorrect installation of O-rings. Replace the O-rings in this case.
- Position the injector connector outward.
- Tighten the 4 nuts holding the delivery pipes to the lower intake manifold.
Torque: 21 N*m (214 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
- Connect the 8 injector connectors.
- INSTALL FUEL RETURN PIPE
- Connect the hose to the fuel pressure regulator.
- Install the pipe with the 3 bolts.
Torque: 7.5 N*m (77 kgf*cm, 13 in.*lbf)
- Observe these precautions when connecting the fuel tube connector.
- Check that there is no damage or contamination in the connected part of the pipe.
- Align the axis of the connector with the axis of the pipe. Push the pipe into the connector until the connector makes a "click" sound. If the connection is tight, apply a small amount of fresh engine oil on the tip of the pipe.
- After finishing the connection, try to pull apart the pipe and the connector to confirm that they are securely connected.
- Install the fuel pipe clamp to the connector.
- CONNECT ENGINE WIRE
- Install the 2 wire clamps on the engine wire to the brackets on the delivery pipe RH.
- Connect the engine wire clamps to the No. 1 engine hanger and engine wire bracket.
- INSTALL PURGE VSV
- Install the purge VSV to the upper intake manifold with the bolt.
- Connect the purge line hose.
- Connect the purge VSV connector.
- CONNECT VENTILATION HOSE
- Connect the ventilation hose to the ventilation valve.
- INSTALL FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER
- Install 2 new gaskets and the fuel main hose with the fuel pressure pulsation damper.
- Tighten the union bolt by hand.
- Using SST, tighten the union bolt.
SST 09612-24014
Torque:
- 33 N*m (340 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf) for use with SST
- 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) for use without SST
HINT:
Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).
- INSTALL INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (See INSTALLATION )
- INSTALL V-BANK COVER (See INSTALLATION )
- CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- PERFORM INITIALIZATION
- Perform INITIALIZATION
.NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Perform INITIALIZATION
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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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