Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Fuel Injector: Service and Repair

Injector Replacement

1. Relieve the fuel pressure.
2. Remove the cowl cover and under-cowl panel.
3. Remove the fuel line cover (A).






4. Disconnect the connectors (B) from the injectors and the rocker arm oil control valve.
5. Disconnect the quick-connect fitting (C).
6. Remove the fuel rail mounting nuts (D) from the fuel rail (E).
7. Remove the injector clips (F) from the injectors.
8. Remove the injectors from the fuel rail.
9. Coat the new O-rings (A) with clean engine oil, and insert the injectors (B) into the fuel rail (C).






10. Install the injector clips (D).
11. Coat the injector O-rings (E) with clean engine oil.
12. Install the fuel rail and the injectors into the cylinder head (F).
13. Install the fuel rail mounting nuts.
14. Connect the connectors on the injectors.
15. Connect the quick-connect fittings.
16. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), but do not operate the starter. After the fuel pump runs for about 2 seconds, the fuel rail is pressurized. Repeat this two or three times, then check for fuel leakage.
17. Install the fuel line cover.
18. Install the cowl cover and under-cowl panel.