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Removal Procedure

CAUTION:

When working on the fuel rail and fuel injectors, always maintain a clean work surface. Failure to maintain a clean work surface can result in contaminant on the injector seals and cause leaks.

  1. Remove the fuel injector rail assembly. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Assembly Replacement .
  2. Fig 1: Plate Bolts
    GM3981993Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The EN-51146-2-5  calibrations tools must be installed.

  3. Remove the 8 plate bolts (1) and remove the EN-51146-1-2  plate (2), counterhold with a wrench (4) at the EN-51146-1-1  supports (3).
  4. NOTE:

    Remove only the EN-51146-1-1  supports (3) of the fuel injector or fuel injectors, which will be replaced. The EN-51146-1-1  supports must be installed at the injectors, which will be re-used. Failure to follow this caution could cause leaks or malfunction after installation.

  5. Remove the 8 EN-51146-1-1  supports (3).
  6. Fig 2: Fuel Injector
    GM3981036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Disconnect Electrical Connector (2)
  8. Remove Fuel Injector (3) at Fuel Injection Fuel Rail (1)