High Pressure Fuel Pump: Removal

CAUTION: Since there is a risk of injury due to high pressure fuel leakage, do not perform any work right after the engine is stopped.

Release the residual pressure in fuel line.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "RELEASE RESIDUAL PRESSURE IN FUEL LINE ")
Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
Remove the high pressure fuel pump foam (A).

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Separate the low pressure fuel pipe quick-connector (A) from the high pressure fuel pump.

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NOTE:

Open the clamp cover (A) before disconnect the quick-connector.

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When separating the fuel supply tube, separate it after pressing the holder (A) firmly by using the clip remover.

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After separating the fuel feed tube, block the interior of the low pressure delivery pipe/connection (A) to prevent contamination.

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Remove the high pressure fuel pipe [High Pressure Fuel Pump ↔ High Pressure Delivery Pipe].
(Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "FUEL LINE ")
Remove the air cleaner.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "AIR CLEANER ")
Disconnect the fuel pressure control valve connector (A).

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Remove the high pressure fuel pump (A) after removing the mounting bolts.
Tightening torque:

12.8 - 14.7 N.m (1.3 - 1.5 kgf.m, 9.4 - 10.8 lb.ft)

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