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removing fuel injectors

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double_u_4

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i was wondering what is the best & easiest way to remove fuel injectors from the fuel rail. i know they just pop in & out but they seem kinda tough & i dont want to damage them.
 
They just pop out,,,, twist them a lil and pull there is an o ring just replace them both top and bottom o rings are the same
 
ok cuz i was trying that n they seemed to be in there pretty good, but i didnt want to force them & break them. then same for putting them back in just pop them in
 
Good job lol buy new o rings there like 3bucks come in a set of 4 so u need 3pair when u put them in try to not pinch them or ull have a gas leak
 
A lot of love and faness....lol dont use any lube it will vause issues just as straight as u can lil pres. And when u put them on the LIM easy not to rush urself
 
Just my 2 cents but I personally have to disagree (YMMV) on the "don't use lube" comment, I've found that trying to reinstall these dry will tear the o-rings or pinch them, over various cars that i've replaced injectors on I've always been instructed to use a very light coating of regular motor oil, nothing else.

In removing them, I unbolt the fuel rail from the LIM, and in a zigzag pattern from the end, pull gently on the metal "cup" that sits on top of the fuel injector, pulling diagonally outward at the same angle that the injector is sitting, and at the same time gently wiggle the fuel rail assembly, the rail should start popping off each injector in the zigzag pattern. If you try to pull straight up and off like i first did you will get nowhere fast or possibly damage stuff.
 
i use a light coating of white lithium grease on the o rings to slide them back in. Always lube an o ring when being installed that way it slides in and wont pinch or rip.
 
Just reverse it, put the injectors in the manifold first, then in the same zigzag pattern slip the injectors into the rail "cups", at least that worked for me
 
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