Help with fuel injection system removal

Hi I am new to fixing cars but I am having a go, but have come a little unstuck, and I would appreciate any help that anyone could offer.

I am trying to remove the fuel pipe from my injection system (K1.8 petrol Freelander T reg). It is held by a very stiff plastic clip with a couple of lugs on it that wont budge. I presume I press the lugs and out the pipe should pop, but before I push too hard or force it I was wondering is there a simple way of doing it.

Also what is this clip / connector called because if I break it I would need to buy a new one, I have put every connotation of fuel pipe injection system connector clip into every parts page on the internet and come up with nothing even close.

The first question would be why are you removing the fuel line from the inlet manifold (thats the part that holds the injectors etc) if you are simply chaing the injectors this does not need to come off. Let us know what you are doing and you may find an easier way.

Hi thanks yes perhaps I'll explain better.

Cylider head gasket failure.

I am trying to remove the head to take to a place to skim. I have managed to remove various bits and pieces prior to removing the head but I am stumped by the clip holding the fuel pipe to the injection system. It will not budge. I have pressed and pushed and pulled and twisted and it will not shift.

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Head Gasket is a big job for a novice but it is possible, I personally wouldnt remove the the inlet manifold completely as it only connects to the head via bolts and the injectors and can just be tied back, however, if you still wish to, then you should just be able to compress the 2 clips on either side of the hose which connects to the inlet, use a pair of grips or pliers and it should just pull out. You will find taking the inlet off tricky if you have a normal socket set, watch your fingers. I found removing the rocker cover helped a bit to get to all the bolts, be very careful not to shear any bolts as this will be a major pain and will require re tapping.

Yes I realise that it is a very big job for a novice and I would prefer not to but needs must.

I am going slowly and cautiously. I have disconnected all the radiator pipes, power steering belts etc, have taken off the timing belt and have marked the cogs so that I can put the belt (or a new one) back on with the cogs in the same position. I was hoping to get the injection system off because there is not much fuel pipe and I thought it would be difficult to move the head with it attached. I have taken the rocker cover off, next I will try and take the exhaust off, but the bloomin plastic clip holding the fuel pipe is not budging an inch, perhaps I'll leave it on and work around it as you suggest.

deffinately worth a try, I managed to do a full engine swap with it still in place, there is so much access you should just be able to lift the head out without removing it and simply push the inlet further back into the engine bay so the studs dont fowel it! also, you say you have removed the timining belt, did you make sure it was in top dead centre? there are marks that should line up, if not, you may have difficulty timing it up and they are very sensitive! goog luck, you will find plenty of help on here!

The circular flange has to pull back before the fuel line can be unplugged

Just leave the fuel line on and unbolt the inlet plenum and manifold as a complete unit

Thanks for all your help. Yes there are some marks on the cogs and they are at 12 o'clock, top dead center I hope.

Head off, trouble with the exhaust bolts but all sorted, didnt realise the cylinder head bolt would be that long.

The gasket doesn't look damaged ....is this normal for a cylinder head gasket which has failed to function properly, e.g oil and water mixed, water in radiator vanished in minutes when refilled smokey engine when it first happened.

Well gasket changed and head back on and all working again, cost a little shy of 250 quid in total to get it done.

To all those who have never tried to mend anything before, give it a go. I was forced to try this myself as I couldn't afford to get it done professionally, so I was kinda pushed into it, but what a sense of achievement after successfully getting the old freelander back on the road. It took a couple of weeks, only being able to do a little bit each evening but I'm dead chuffed.