Honda Talon 4 seat Install Guide

Application Notes

Supported models: 2019+ Honda Talon 1000 (4 seat, all trims)

The vehicle shown in this document is a modified 2020 Honda Talon. Your vehicle could have parts that may or may not be present in the pictures. The pictures are meant to be a reference only. If you have any questions regarding your installation, contact us at support@injectordynamics.com.

Item List

Fuel Rail + Regulator Kit Installation Instructions (Return Style Kit)

1. Fuel Pump Removal

1. Remove both rear passenger bottom seat cushions.
2. Remove both rear passenger seats and seat slider rails as one unit. See figure 1 as a reference to the seat rail.
3. Remove the upper center cover by pulling the top forward and lifting. Use figure 2 for reference.
4. Remove center console. Use figure 2 for reference.
5. Remove all the necessary trim clips, hardware and mounting clips to remove the lower firewall panel. Use figure 2 for reference.
6. Remove all necessary trim clips, hardware and gas cap to remove the seat bottom cover. Replace gas cap.
7. Disconnect the 4-pin power connector and crank the engine to bleed fuel pressure. Disconnect battery once the pressure has bled. Use Figure 3 as reference.
8. Disconnect fuel line and fuel tank breather hose. Use figure 3 as reference
9. Remove the locking ring and lift out the fuel pump assembly (drain fuel back into the tank as possible.)
   

   Figure 1: Seat Rail and Seat Bottom Cover Reference.

   

   Figure 2: Panel and Cover Reference.

   

   Figure 3: Pump Top Hat Reference.

2. Modify Factory Fuel Pump Assembly for Return Line and Regulator Plug Install

1. Locate the nipple in the center of the top hat that will be used to locate the return line. Use figure 4 as a reference.

   

   Figure 4: Return line location.

2. Start by drilling an 1/8” hole on top of the nipple. Then using a Unibit or drill bits, step up the hole size incrementally to 7/16”.
3. Install the 90° bulkhead fitting using the supplied stat-o-seal on top and the 7/16” washer on the bottom. Use figure 5 below for fitting orientation.

   

   Figure 5: Bulkhead orientation.

4. Remove the pump housing from the basket by pinching the clips show in figure 6 and lifting the remaining clip.


Figure 6: Clip Reference

5. Remove the plastic retainer holding in the factory regulator by pinching the clips shown figure 7 and lifting the remaining clip.


Figure 7: Clip Reference

6. Remove the regulator and transfer the plastic ring over to the supplied plug under the larger O-ring.
7. Insert plug into housing.
8. Reassemble the fuel pump assembly in reverse order.
9. Reinstall the fuel pump assembly into the fuel tank. Use figure 8 as a reference for all connections.
10. Install the EFI adapter onto the outlet of the fuel pump .

3. Fuel Rail, Injector, and Regulator Housing Install

1. Remove air cleaner lid by turning the lock knobs.
2. Remove snorkel cover located above the rear passenger side tire by removing the trim clips.
3. Remove air cleaner housing. Use figures 8-10 for reference.
   1. Disconnect snorkel duct by loosening the connecting hose band screw and removing the trim clips.
   2. Disconnect IAT sensor located on the back of the housing. (Refer figure 8).
   3. Release hose clip seen in figure 9.
   4. Disconnect crankcase breather hose.
4. Loosen the two air cleaner connecting hose band screws seen in figure 10.
5. Remove (3) 10mm mounting bolts.
6. Disconnect IACV and injector electrical connectors seen in figure 11.
7. Disconnect fuel line from the fuel rail.
8. Remove (4) 8mm bolts to uninstall the fuel rail and injectors. Make sure to set aside the factory cushions seen in figure 12 because they will be reused.
   

   Figure 8: IAT sensor connector

   

   Figure 9: Hose Clip Reference

   

   Figure 10: Hose Clamp Reference

   

   Figure 11: Electrical Connector Reference

   

   Figure 12: Lower Cushion and IACV Plate Reference

   

   Figure 13: Fuel Line Retaining Clip

9. Loosen and remove the 3 Phillips head bolts to remove the IACV cover plate (Take care not to strip out the heads of the bolts. Apply firm pressure while breaking loose)
10. Install new IACV plate provided in the kit.
11. Wrap the hose barb adapter threads with thread tape and install the adapter into the plate. (Do not over tighten)
12. Remove factory fuel line retaining clip seen in figure 13.
13. Install -06 fittings (Apply some grease to all O-rings).
    1. Install -06 ORB to -06 AN on the inlet of the rail towards the front of the vehicle.
    2. Install -06 ORB swivel fitting on the outlet of the rail towards the rear of the vehicle. The adjustable lock nut needs to be installed into the regulator.
    3. Install -06 ORB to -04 AN fitting into the bottom of the regulator housing.
    4. Thread on the regulator housing to the swivel fitting until the threads bottom out, then back out one turn. Do not tighten the lock nut.
14. Install ID injectors into the fuel rail (Apply some grease on all O-rings)
15. Install fuel rail and injectors onto throttle body ensuring to properly seat the bottom of the injector
    on the factory cushions (Do not over tighten bolts). Use figure 14 as a reference.
16. Tighten the lock nut to the regulator housing. Use figure 15 as a reference for regulator housing
    orientation.
17. Connect the supplied vacuum hose to the regulator and hose barb on the IACV plate. Secure each end with the supplied 3″ cable ties.
18. Reconnect IACV and injector electrical connections using the supplied adapters for the injectors.
    

    Figure 14: Injector and rail reference.

    

    Figure 15: Vacuum and electrical connector reference.

    

    Figure 16: Regulator housing orientation

4. Fuel Line Removal and Installation

1. Remove the factory fuel line from the car.
2. Remove one of the rubber retaining sleeves from the factory fuel line by removing the electrical tape.
3. Route new feed line (shorter hose) in the same location as the factory fuel line. The new hose will
   no longer run along the side of the engine. Secure the hose with the supplied cable ties. Tighten both
   fittings.
4. Install the rubber sleeve onto the return line (longer hose), 13” down from the straight connector. Wrap
   the return line with electrical tape until it fits tightly in the rubber sleeve.
5. Route return line along the feed line and continue routing it along the OEM feed line location.
   Install rubber sleeve into the bracket on the side of the engine. Tighten both fittings. Use the
   supplied cable ties to secure the return line. Use figure 17 as reference.
6. Reconnect battery and prime the fuel system to check for leaks in the pressured system.

   

   Figure 17: Engine bracket location.

5. Reinstall Air box

1. Reinstall air box in the reverse order that it was removed

6. Flash the ECU

1. Generate ECU data by using the online Injector Dynamics Dynojet PV3 generator and follow the directions to make the changes in the calibration.
2. Once the ECU flash is complete, start the vehicle ensuring that there are no leaks in the fuel system (Always have a fire extinguisher close by).

7. Reinstall All Body Panels

1. Once you have ensured there are no leaks, reinstall all body panels in the reverse order of removal.

Fuel Rail + Pulsation Damper Kit Installation Instructions (Returnless Style Kit)

1. Access the Fuel Pump

1. Remove passenger bottom seat cushion.
2. Remove passenger seat and seat slider rails as one unit.
3. Remove center console cover by removing all the necessary trim clips. Refer figure 2.
4. Remove all necessary trim clips, hardware, and gas cap to remove the seat bottom cover.
5. Disconnect the 4-pin power connector and crank the engine to bleed fuel pressure. Disconnect battery once the pressure has bled.
6. Disconnect the factory fuel line.
   

   Figure 1: Seat bottom reference

   

   Figure 2: Panel and Cover Reference.

   

   Figure 3: Pump Top Hat Reference.

2. Fuel Rail, Injector, and Pulsation Damper Installation

1. Remove air cleaner cover by turning the lock knobs 90°.
2. Remove snorkel cover located above the rear passenger side tire by removing the trim clips.
3. Remove air cleaner housing. Use figures 4 through 6 for reference.
   1. Disconnect snorkel duct. Loosen the hose band screw and remove the trim clips.
   2. Disconnect IAT sensor located on the back of the housing. Refer figure 4.
   3. Release the hose clip seen in figure 5.
   4. Disconnect crankcase breather hose.
   5. Loosen the two hose band screws joining the air cleaner housing and throttle body seen in figure 6.
   6. Remove (4) 10mm mounting bolts.
4. Disconnect IACV and injector electrical connectors seen in figure 7.
5. Disconnect fuel line from the fuel rail.
   

   Figure 4: IAT sensor connector

   

   Figure 5: Hose Clip Reference

   

   Figure 6: Hose Clamp Reference

   

   Figure 7: Electrical Connector Reference

6. Remove (4) 8mm bolts to uninstall the fuel rail and injectors. Make sure to set aside the factory lower cushions seen in figure 8. They are to be reused.
7. Install the -06 fittings (Apply grease to all O-rings).
   1. Install -06 ORB to -06 AN on the inlet of the rail towards the front of the vehicle.
   2. Install -06 ORB swivel fitting on the outlet of the rail towards the rear of the vehicle.
   3. Install the adjustable lock nut into the pulsation damper housing
   4. Install -06 ORB to plug into the bottom of the pulsation damper housing
   5. Thread on the damper housing to the swivel fitting until the threads bottom out, then back out one turn. Do not tighten the lock nut.
8. Install ID injectors into the fuel rail (Apply some grease on all O-rings)
9. Install fuel rail and injectors onto throttle body, ensuring to properly seat the bottom of the injector on the factory cushions (Do not over tighten bolts). Use figure 9 as a reference.
10. Tighten the lock nut to the damper housing. Refer figure 10.
11. Reconnect IACV and injector electrical connectors.
    

    Figure 8: Lower Cushion and IACV Plate Reference.

    

    Figure 9: Injector and Rail Reference.

    

    Figure 10: Pulsation damper housing orientation. (Picture shows the return style system)

3. Fuel Line Removal and Installation

1. Remove the factory fuel line from the car.
2. Route new feed line in the same location as the factory fuel line, reusing the two clips above the drive shaft. The new hose will no longer run along the side of the engine. Secure the hose with the supplied cable ties.
3. Install EFI adapter onto the outlet of the fuel pump.
4. Connect and tighten both fittings of the new feed line.
5. Reconnect battery and prime the fuel system to check for leaks in the pressurized system.

4. Reinstall Air box

1. Reinstall air box in the reverse order that it was removed

5. Flash the ECU

1. Generate ECU data by using the online Injector Dynamics Dynojet PV3 generator and follow the directions to make the changes in the calibration.
2. Once the ECU flash is complete, start the vehicle ensuring that there are no leaks in the fuel system
   (Always have a fire extinguisher close by).

6. Reinstall All Body Panels

1. Once you have ensured there are no leaks, reinstall all body panels in the reverse order of removal.

Fuel Rail Upgrade Kit Installation Instructions

1. Access the Fuel Pump

1. Remove passenger bottom seat cushion.
2. Remove passenger seat and seat slider rails as one unit.
3. Remove center console cover by removing all the necessary trim clips. Refer figure 1.
4. Remove all necessary trim clips, hardware and gas cap to remove the seat bottom cover.
5. Disconnect the 4-pin power connector and crank the engine to bleed fuel pressure. Disconnect battery once the pressure has bled.
6. Disconnect the factory fuel line.
   

   Figure 1: Seat bottom reference

   

   Figure 2: Panel and Cover Reference.

   

   Figure 3: Pump Top Hat Reference.

2. Fuel Rail and Injector Install

1. Remove air cleaner cover by turning the lock knobs 90°.
2. Remove snorkel cover located above the rear passenger side tire by removing the trim clips.
3. Remove air cleaner housing. Use figures 4 through 6 for reference.
   1. Disconnect snorkel duct. Loosen the hose band screw and remove the trim clips.
   2. Disconnect IAT sensor located on the back of the housing. Refer figure 4.
   3. Release the hose clip seen in figure 5.
   4. Disconnect the crankcase breather hose.
   5. Loosen the two hose band screws joining the air cleaner housing and throttle body seen in figure 6.
   6. Remove (4) 10mm mounting bolts.
4. Disconnect IACV and injector electrical connectors seen in figure 7.
5. Disconnect fuel line from the fuel rail.
   

   Figure 4: IAT sensor connector

   

   Figure 5: Hose Clip Reference

   

   Figure 6: Hose Clamp Reference

   

   Figure 7: Electrical Connector Reference

6. Remove (4) 8mm bolts to uninstall the fuel rail and injectors. Make sure to set aside the factory lower cushions seen in figure 8. They are to be reused.
   

   Figure 8: Lower cushion reference.

   

   Figure 9 : Fitting Reference.

7. Install the -06 fittings into the Injector Dynamics Fuel Rail. As seen in figure 9.
   1. Install -06 ORB to -06 AN on the inlet of the rail which is towards the front of the vehicle.
   2. Install -06 ORB plug onto what would be the outlet of the rail which is towards the rear of the vehicle.
8. Insert injectors into the adapters and install the injectors into the fuel rail. Make sure to apply some lubricant to all O-rings. See figure 10.
9. Install fuel rail and injectors onto the throttle body ensuring to properly seat the bottom of the
   injectors on the factory cushions (Do not over tighten bolts). See figure 11.
10. Reconnect IACV and injector electrical connectors.
    

    Figure 10: Injector and Adapter Reference.

    

    Figure 11: Rail and injector reference.

3. Fuel Line Removal and Installation

1. Remove the factory fuel line from the car.
2. Route new feed line in the same location as the factory fuel line, reusing the two clips above the drive shaft. The new hose will no longer run along the side of the engine. Secure the hose with the supplied cable ties.
3. Install the EFI adapter onto the outlet of the fuel pump.
4. Connect and tighten both fittings of the new feed line.
5. Reconnect battery and prime the fuel system to check for leaks in the pressurized system.

4. Reinstall Air box

1. Reinstall air box in the reverse order that it was removed

5. Reinstall All Body Panels

1. Once you have ensured there are no leaks, reinstall all body panels in the reverse order of removal.