John Deere 4045 / 6068 — Remove Electronic Injector (EI)
Repair & overhaul
For the John Deere 4045 / 6068, from the John Deere service manual.
Applies to: John Deere 4045, John Deere 6068
Before you start
- When removing electronic injector, do not twist at the top of the injector which may result in solenoid damage.
- Wait a minimum of 15 minutes after engine is stopped before disconnecting any high pressure fuel lines.
Procedure
- Remove heat shield (A).
- Remove stud connector cap seal (B).
- Remove terminal nuts (C).
- Remove wiring harness (D) from injector.
- Remove high pressure fuel line (E).
- Remove fuel leak-off line banjo fitting bolt (F).
- Remove hold down clamp screw (G).
- Using the clamp (H), turn injector counter clockwise until injector fuel inlet (I) is between rocker arm cover and fuel leak-off line.
- Remove the dual banjo sealing washer (J).
- Install the clamp upside down (K), then push down to help injector come out.
- Immediately cover all openings in cylinder head and in injector.
Tools required
- Small tool / O-ring pick Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Full service-parts list: John Deere 4045 →, John Deere 6068 →
Source: John Deere service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.