Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 GMC Sierra, 2008 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2008 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, and 6.2L) .
- Remove the engine harness retainer nut (1).
- Remove the engine harness retainer from the stud and locator.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge solenoid.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (4) from the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer (1).
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the ignition coil harness electrical connector.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors (3) from the left side fuel injectors.
- Remove the engine harness clip (4) from the ignition coil bracket stud.
- Remove the CPA retainer (2).
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (1) from the ignition coil harness electrical connector.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (3) from the throttle actuator.
- Remove the engine harness clip (4) from the generator battery jumper cable.
- Remove the engine harness clip (6) from the ignition coil bracket stud.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors (7) from the right side fuel injectors.
- Remove the engine harness clip (1) bolt (3).
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor.
- Gather the engine harness branches and tie the harness up out of the way to the cowl panel.
- Reposition the brake booster vacuum hose clamp at the booster.
- Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the booster fitting.
- Secure the brake booster vacuum hose to the intake manifold.
- Disconnect the EVAP canister purge tube (1) quick connect fitting from the EVAP canister purge solenoid. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disconnect the fuel feed line quick connect fitting (2) from the fuel rail. Refer to Metal Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) hose from the intake manifold fitting.
- Loosen the intake manifold bolts.
- Remove the intake manifold (500).
- Remove and discard the intake manifold gaskets (514).
- Cover the cylinder head passages in order to prevent dirt or debris from entering the passages.
- If replacing the intake manifold, perform the following steps, otherwise proceed to step 21 of the installation procedure.
- Place the intake manifold on a clean work surface.
- Reposition the brake booster vacuum hose clamp at the intake manifold.
- Remove the brake booster vacuum hose from the intake manifold nipple.
- Remove the upper intake manifold cover nut.
- Remove the upper intake manifold cover.
- Remove the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor retainer.
- Remove the MAP sensor.
- Disconnect the EVAP tube quick connect fitting at the intake manifold. Refer to Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service .
- Disengage the retainer securing the EVAP canister purge solenoid to the fuel rail.
- Remove the EVAP tube and purge solenoid.
- Remove the throttle body bolts/nuts.
- Remove the throttle body.
- Remove and discard the throttle body gasket.
- Remove the fuel rail bolts.
- Remove the fuel rail.
- Remove and discard the fuel injector lower O-ring seals.
- Remove the brake booster vacuum hose nipple.
IMPORTANT:
Lift evenly on both sides of the fuel rail until all injectors are removed from their bores.
IMPORTANT:
Evenly push in the RED collar in order to remove the nipple.