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10 February 2009, 10:04 AM

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Injector removal

Guys what have people found as the safest way to remove injectors from the rails. I have taken some out before but always found it rally difficul to get them out so looking for some tips on the best method to minimise the risk of damage. Is there a tool that can be bought to remove them.

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11 February 2009, 08:08 AM

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remove the cap..

turn the injector breaking the seal where it hasn't moved for a while..

turn the injector so the tail sits over the bolt hole and gentle prize up with a screwdriver

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11 February 2009, 11:57 AM

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remove the cap..

turn the injector breaking the seal where it hasn't moved for a while..

turn the injector so the tail sits over the bolt hole and gentle prize up with a screwdriver

I have previously been using a set of nylon jawed pliers but seem to have major issues getting them to pop out so will give this a try - thanks.
Is there any significance of aligning the tail with a bolt hole? or is it just to give you somewhere to lever on.

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