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105305, Moderator....install injector FAQ.
Posted by Manek1, May-21-02 05:05 AM
i got my injectors installed and since so many helped me explain it i thought i'd return the favor and write this up so you can move it to the FAQ section for everyone.

1. remove battery and TB piping (intake or intercooler piping). piping does not have to be completely removed, just pulled away so it can me manipulated. i also have had my windsheild sprayer resevoir removed for quite sometime, that gave me extra room as well.

2. on the driver side you will see the fuel line coming up from under your car going to the fuel rail. it is connected to the fuel rail by 2 8mm bolts (also philips head, but use the 8mm to keep from stripping). through the whole install i just used a regular size ratchet, a small stubby one may be easier but not required. long socket extensions will make getting into some of the tight spots easier. once you get the 2 8mm bolts out you will have to pull out the fuel line. there should be a 'O' ring on the fuel line as well. i wrapped the end of it with a CLEAN plastic bag to keep debris out of it.

3. if you look straight down between your intake manifold and the top of your engine you'll see a black 'L' bracket held on with 2 black 13mm bolts. i removed this bracket to give me a little extra room.

4. you can pull off the harness plugs to your injectors easily, just sqeeze and pull. the wire loom these plugs come out of may be secure with plastic connectors to your fuel rail, pull these (or break them) out.

5. with the wire loom and plugs loose you should be able to pull the wires out of your way to give the fuel rail a clear path when you pull it out.

6. this is kind of the tricky part. there are 2 13mm bolts holding the rail in place. you will NOT be able to see them, but you can feel them with your fingers. if you can get your hand in there along the top of your fuel rail you can feel for them. one is close to the driver side the other is closer to the passenger side. the passenger side one will be easier to find if your on the passenger side of the car (duh). since this one is easier to find do this one first to give you a better idea of where the other one is located. like i said i just used a normal sized ratchet to get in there, just break loose the bolts and you should be able to reach in there and loosen it the rest of the way with your hand.

7. once you have those bolts out. you'll just have to wiggle the fuel rail out till all the injectors pop out. wiggle wiggle wiggle!

8. then you'll have to work the fuel rail out from underneath there. just be patient it can be done. once i got it out from under the intake manifold and throttle body i actually led the the rail down toward the ground and the brought the end of the rail out first. i'm sure you'll find your own way.

9. once you have it out you'll see little metal pieces holding the injectors in. take those off (easily done) and pull the injectors out. put the new ones in and put metal peices back on. rotate the injectors into the same position as the other ones (injector plugs facing up).

10. reinstall the exact same way. whole thing took me about 1 1/2 hours.


105306, RE: Moderator....install injector FAQ.
Posted by Manek1, May-21-02 05:22 AM
bump on my ass.
105307, RE: Moderator....install injector FAQ.
Posted by Dave_FL, May-21-02 08:30 AM
That is going to be very useful when I do mine in a few weeks. Thanks!!!