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2.18
REPLACE/REPAIR FUEL INJECTORS AND LINES - Continued.
NOTE
The repair and test procedures apply
to all four fuel injectors. For these
procedures, only one fuel injector is
shown.
B.
REPAIR.
1.
DISASSEMBLE FUEL INJECTOR.
NOTE
Carefully remove cap from nozzle
assembly. Small parts inside may be
lost or damaged.
a.
Place fuel injector in a bench vise. Remove cap
(22) and nozzle assembly (23) from holder (24).
b.
Remove adapter (25) and seat (26).
NOTE
It may be necessary to tap holder (24)
on a flat surface to jar shims (28)
loose.
c.
Remove spring (27) and shims (28). Tap holder
(24) on a flat surface to remove shims if shims
do not easily fall out of holder.
2.
CLEAN FUEL INJECTOR.
a.
Separate needle (29) from nozzle (30).
Carbon removing compound is TOXIC and
caustic. Wear protective goggles and gloves.
Use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, and clothes, and do not
breathe vapors. Keep away from heat or flame.
Never smoke when using. Failure to do so may
result in injury or death to personnel.
If personnel become dizzy when using carbon
removing compound, immediately get fresh air
and medical help. If compound contacts skin or
clothes, flush with plentiful amounts of water. If
compound contacts eyes, flush eyes with
plentiful amounts of water for at least 15
minutes and get immediate medical attention.
b.
Immerse all fuel injector components in carbon
removing compound. Rinse all components in
water except needle and nozzle (29 and 30).
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