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Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Fuel Pressure Relief 
  2. Disconnect Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (with KL9)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without KL9)
  3. Remove Ignition Coil Replacement 
  4. Disconnect Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Wiring Harness.
  5. Remove Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Replacement 
  6. NOTE:

    Maintain a clean work surface when working with fuel rail and fuel injectors. Use care to avoid contaminants on the injector seals.

    Fig 1: Fuel Injector Screw
    GM3716947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Remove only one fuel injector bolt (2) to perform the length check.

  7. Match the length (a) of the EN-51146-1-6  demounting screws (1) to the length of the fuel injector bolt (2).
  8. Fig 2: Continental MGE Demounting Screw
    GM2966367Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  9. Install the EN-51146-1-6  demounting screws (2) to the EN-51146-1-1  supports (1) and tighten to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
  10. Fig 3: Fuel Injector Screw
    GM3709755Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do not loosen or remove both fuel injector bolts for an individual fuel injector at the same time. Ensure the EN-51146-1-6  demounting screw and EN-51146-1-1  support is properly installed on the inner fuel injector bolt location before removing the remaining outer fuel injector bolt. Ensure the bolts do not fall into the cylinder head slot.

  11. Remove and DISCARD the inner fuel injector Bolt (1).
  12. Install one EN-51146-1-6  demounting screws and EN-51146-1-1  support (2) and tighten to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
  13. Fig 4: Outer Fuel Injector Screw
    GM3709757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove and DISCARD the outer fuel injector bolt (1).
  15. Install a second EN-51146-1-6  demounting screws and EN-51146-1-1  support (2) and tighten to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
  16. Fig 5: Supports
    GM3709759Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Using the same procedure, install the remaining EN-51146-1-6  demounting screws and EN-51146-1-1  supports (1) for each fuel injector and tighten to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
  18. Fig 6: Upper And Lower Fuel Rail Assembly Bolts
    GM3709760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The fuel rail bolts may remain with the decoupling elements and retainer at the fuel rail assembly.

  19. Loosen the 4 upper fuel rail assembly bolts (1) completely from the cylinder head, but do not remove the bolts.
  20. Loosen the 4 lower fuel rail assembly bolts (2) completely from the cylinder head, but do not remove the bolts.
  21. Fig 7: Plate And Bolts
    GM3709761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Install EN-51146-100  plate (2) to the EN-51146-1-1  supports (1) using the eight plate bolts (3). Counterhold each support with a wrench while tightening the bolt.
  23. Install the EN-51146-1-3  slide hammers (4) onto the EN-51146-100  plate (2) using the outer holes.
  24. Fig 8: Removing Fuel Injectors
    GM3709762Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The alignment of the fuel injectors within the cylinder bores is critical for fuel injection system function. Use equal force on each slide hammer to ensure the fuel injectors are removed without tilting in the injector bore.

  25. Using the EN-51146-1-3  slide hammers (1, 2), begin to remove the fuel injectors by applying slight force equally on both hammers. Observe the alignment of the fuel injectors, and allocate force on the hammers as necessary.
  26. NOTE:

    After removing the fuel rail and injector assembly, position the assembly on a clean work surface with the fuel injectors on top. Do not allow the weight of the assembly to rest on the fuel injectors.

  27. Complete the removal of the fuel rail and injector assembly with the EN-51146  remover. The slide hammers may then be removed from the plate.
  28. Install the EN-51146-2-5  calibration tools onto the fuel injector tips to protect the injectors.
  29. Cover the fuel injector bores at the cylinder head to prevent contamination.