The question says it all...

I got the top end apart. I just need to disconnect the harnesses from the injectors.

What is the trick? I know it's simple if you know...

Thanks,

85MTBee

 

Depress the clip on the electrical connector towards the injector body.

I depress it by calling it mean names

 

Here is a pic of my injector. I don't see a clip on it...

Thanks

 

Have to admit, that's an injector connector I've never seen before. Looking at the picture I'd say that the small metal clip needs to be removed. The clip can be seen at the base of the connector. A thin screwdriver to pry it off?

RBob.

 

It will be the same as other conectors. The metal clip will be on the side that is away from the camera.

 

Unless the clip is missing. Then who knows how the PO kept it in place.

 

I will just have to work at it without destroying them.

I may have to get a bigger hammer.

However, I will let you all know once I do...

I took several photos of the process. So maybe I can piece together a tutorial on an intake gasket or valve cover gasket change...

 

Any clip that is away from the camera would be hitting the body of the injector.

RBob.

 

Not really. The connector is at an angle to the body of the injector.

 

Uh-hu. Picture...

RBob.

 

I got two of the plugs dettached so far...

Rounded part is by the fuel rail.

I am going to use a REALLY small screwdriver for the rest.

Thanks, All

 

Picture doesn't open, link for it seems to be to your google email account?

RBob.

 

Yeah.... I tried to cut and paste photo.
That wasn't so bright.
I'll have to post it later...
Thanx

 

Here is the more common injector connector and retaining clip. The green arrow shows where the clip is under the small plastic nub. The nub is on the injector and is what prevents the connector from exiting the injector..

By pushing in on the clip at the red arrow, the clip gets spread and clears the nub. Note above the green arrow the wedge shape that will spread the clip.

Until I saw the first picture, this is the type of injector connector I would have expected.

RBob.

 

Here is the picture again...

The clip is a pain...

85MTBee

 

Ouch, I see no easy way to remove those connectors. The clip wraps completely around the connector. So can't even pull it straight off.

If there is enough room between the clip and the retaining nub on the injector, maybe a small screwdriver or pick could be used to pry the clip fee of the nub. But, likely need to do both sides at the same time.

RBob.

 

that style clips needs to be pryed off with a small flat screwdriver or a small pick
watch ur eyes as those style clips go flying when u pry them off

pry the short side of the connector clip were it wraps around the connector body

it helps to cover it with a rag as much as u can while prying so u dont loose the clip, to reinstall the connector put the clip back on the connector and then just push the connector back onto the injector to lock it in place

 

The plugs are off the injectors!!! I used a very small jewelers screwdriver to pry the clip on the side. I was super careful.
I actually have the fuel rail apart. I got the F#@D injectors to replace the ones I took out. I got them at JY for $10 for 7 of them... They all read 16.9-17.0 on the multimeter.
Thanks for your help with this..

 

I got the F@RD injectors installed on the rail. I changed the valve cover gaskets, too.

It's together, but I still have to prime the fuel system. Turn the key on-off a few times, right? And check for leaks...

Then do final assembly...

Will let you know...