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Removal Procedure

  1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief 
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without KL9)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (with KL9)
  3. Intake Manifold Cover - Remove Intake Manifold Cover Replacement
  4. Separate the charge air cooler outlet air tube from the throttle body and set aside. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Replacement 
  5. Remove the fuel injection fuel feed pipe clip bolt (3).
    Fig 1: High Pressure Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe
    GM3982738Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE: Lay a lint-free cloth under the fuel feed intermediate pipe to absorb any excess fuel spillage.
  6. Loosen the fuel feed intermediate pipe fittings (2, 5).
  7. Remove the fuel feed intermediate pipe (4) from the fuel injection fuel rail (1) and the fuel pump (6).
  8. Remove and DISCARD the fuel feed intermediate pipe (4).
    NOTE:
    • If the fuel feed intermediate pipe fittings are loosened or the pipe is removed, the pipe MUST be replaced.
    • Do NOT reuse the fuel feed intermediate pipe under ANY circumstances.