Tempo L4-140 2.3L HSC (1986)
Administrative Allowance
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0.1 Hr.
The 0.1 hour administrative and automatic transmission adjustment (when applicable) allowances must be added before inserting the total labor
time in either Box "B" or "C" of the form 1864.
REMOVED PARTS RETURN: Mutilate and scrap all removed parts.
Exhibit I Fuel Injector Inspection Instructions
FUEL INJECTOR INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS
Pre-inspection Vehicle Set-Up
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Set the parking brake
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Wheels straight-forward
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All accessories turned-off
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Block the wheels
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Check for vacuum leaks and wiggle the electrical connectors
1.
Look at the 8th digit in the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Determine the injector color-code using the chart below:
8th Digit
Injector Color-Code
S (HO) 2.3L
Green
X(Base) 2.3L
Blue
9 1.9 L
Gray
2.
Locate the fuel injector in the central fuel charging assembly. Remove the electrical connector from the top of the injector.
Injector Visual Check Procedure
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Remove the electrical wire harness connector to the fuel injector.
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Clean the injector connector shell if necessary.
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Use a light or flash light on the flat side of the connector shell to see the injector date code (molded into the connector shell).
FIGURE 1
3.
Refer to Figure 1, below. Look at the side of the injector electrical connector for the build date. (Three numbers followed by one letter). Using the
following chart, interpret the injector build date 744D as per example.
4.
Refer to the following chart to determine if the injector requires replacement.
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Replace injectors with build dates prior to the following dates.
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DO NOT replace injectors with build dates on or after the following dates.
Engine Size
Injector Build Date
Injector Color-Code
2.3L CFI (Base)
744D
Blue
2.3L CFI HO
742D
Green
1.9L CFI
743B
Gray
5.
Refer to the Modification Procedure Summary (Attachment I, Page 1).
