A coiled tubing injection and removal system includes an injector head forming a hollow cavity and configured to receive the coiled tubing therein the hollow cavity; a first chain assembly and a second chain assembly, both chain assemblies being secured within the hollow cavity and configured to engage and move the coiled tubing through the hollow cavity; and a first and second guide bar carried within the hollow cavity and configured to engage with and guide the coiled tubing in a direction relatively parallel with the first chain assembly and the second chain assembly.