Fuel Injector -- Removal |
| 1. DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE |
- CAUTION:
- DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE procedures must be performed before disconnecting any part of the fuel system.
- After performing the DISCHARGE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE procedures, pressure will remain in the fuel line. When disconnecting the fuel line, place a cloth or equivalent over fittings to reduce the risk of fuel spray.
Remove the console box (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001RHJ00GX_01_0039.html).
Disconnect the connector.
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Start the engine. After the engine has stopped, turn the ignition switch off.
- HINT:
- DTC P0171 (system too lean) may be set.
Check that the engine does not start.
Remove the fuel tank cap, and let the air out of the fuel tank.
Connect the connector.
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Install the console box (RAV4_ACA30 RM000001RHG00HX_01_0010.html).
| 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 NO. 1 ENGINE COVER |
Remove the 2 nuts and engine cover.
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| 4. REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
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Disconnect the purge VSV connector.
Disconnect the 4 wire harness clamps.
Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the air cleaner hose.
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Disconnect the purge line hose from the clamp.
Lock the No. 1 air cleaner hose clamp, and then disconnect the No. 1 air cleaner hose from the throttle body.
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Unfasten the 2 hook clamps, and then remove the air cleaner cap.
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Remove the air cleaner filter element from the air cleaner case.
| 5. DISCONNECT FUEL TUBE |
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- NOTICE:
- Do not forcibly bend and twist the fuel main tube.
Remove the fuel tube from the fuel hose clamp.
Remove the fuel pipe clamp.
Wipe off any dirt on the fuel tube connector.
Hold the fuel tube connector, and then install the SST.
- SST
- 09268-21010
Turn the SST to align the retainer inside the fuel tube connector with the chamfered part of the SST.
Insert the SST into the fuel tube and hold it. Then push the fuel tube connector toward the SST side.
Mount the retainer of the fuel tube connector onto the chamfered part of the SST.
Slide the SST and fuel tube connector together towards the fuel tube until they make a "click" sound, and then disconnect the fuel tube.
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Drain the fuel remaining inside the fuel tube.
Cover the fuel tube and fuel pipe with a plastic bag to protect the disconnected part.
| 6. DISCONNECT NO. 2 VENTILATION HOSE |
Disconnect the No. 2 ventilation hose from the ventilation valve.
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| 7. REMOVE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Remove the 2 wire harness clamps.
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Disconnect the 4 fuel injector connectors.
Remove the 2 bolts and then pull out the fuel delivery pipe together with the 4 fuel injectors.
- NOTICE:
- Be careful not to drop the fuel injectors when removing the fuel delivery pipe.
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Remove the 2 delivery pipe spacers from the cylinder head.
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Remove the 4 insulators from the cylinder head.
| 8. REMOVE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY |
Pull the 4 fuel injectors out of the fuel delivery pipe.
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