2007 Toyota Land CruiserFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fuel Injector: Removal

  1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE 
    CAUTION:
    • Do not disconnect any part of the fuel system until you have discharged the fuel system pressure.
    • Even after discharging the fuel pressure, place a cloth or equivalent over fittings as you separate them to reduce the risk of fuel spray on yourself or in the engine compartment.
    1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      NOTE: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
    2. Disconnect the fuel pump connector.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Fuel Pump Connector
      G04435994Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
    4. Start the engine. After the engine has stopped on its own, turn the ignition switch OFF.

      HINT:

      DTC P0171/0174 (system too lean) may be set.

    5. Crank the engine again, then check that the engine does not start.
    6. Loosen the fuel tank cap, then discharge the pressure in the fuel tank completely.
    7. Connect the fuel pump connector.
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  3. REMOVE V-BANK COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE FUEL PRESSURE PULSATION DAMPER 
    1. Remove the pulsation damper, upper gasket, fuel main hose and lower gasket.
      NOTE:
      • Put a cloth or equivalent under the delivery pipe.
      • Slowly loosen the pulsation damper.
Chapter Navigation
Return to Chapter: Fuel Injector
Factory Service Tools

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

Pair factory procedures with proven DIY tools so the instructions are easier to execute.

Disclosure: Verified tool recommendations may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you.

Shop Manual-Ready ToolsCompare Repair QuoteQuote Shield Pro

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.