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Fuel Injector: Service and Repair

Fuel Injector:




Fuel Injector Removal:






NOTE
- The fuel injector is serviced only as a complete assembly.
- Use care in removing injector, to prevent damage to electrical connector on top of injector, and nozzle.
- Do NOT immerse in any type of liquid solvent or cleaner, as damage may occur.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
- Electrical connector to fuel injector.
- Injector retainer screw and retainer.
- Using a fulcrum, place a screwdriver blade under ridge opposite connector end and carefully pry injector out.
- Upper and lower o-rings from injector and in fuel injector cavity and discard.

INSPECT
Inspect fuel filter for evidence of dirt and contamination. If present, check for presence of dirt in fuel lines and fuel tank.

Fuel Injector Part Number Location:






NOTE Be sure to replace injector with an identical part. Different injectors with different flow rates will fit this unit, but are calibrated for different flow rates.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
- Lubricate new upper and lower o-rings with automatic transmission fluid and place them on the injector. (Make sure upper o-ring is in groove and lower is flush up against filter.)
- Injector assembly, pushing it straight into fuel injector cavity.
NOTE: Be sure electrical connector end on injector is facing in the general direction of the cut-out in fuel meter body for the wire grommet.
- Injector retainer, using appropriate thread locking compound on retainer attaching screw. Tighten injector retainer attaching screw to 3.0 Nm (27.0 lb-in).
- Electrical connector to fuel injector.
- With the engine "OFF" and the ignition "ON", check for fuel leaks.