Removal Procedure
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- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Single Battery) Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (Auxiliary Battery) in Engine Electrical in the C/K Pickup service manual.
- Before removal, clean the fuel rail assembly with a spray type engine cleaner, GM X-30A or equivalent, if necessary. Follow the package instructions. Do not soak fuel rails in liquid cleaning solvent.
- Remove the engine sight shield. Refer to Engine Sight Shield Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) Engine Sight Shield Replacement (6.0L Engine w/RPOs Y91 and Z88) in Engine Mechanical in the C/K Pickup service manual.
- Loosen and remove the fuel line to rail clamps (9).
- Remove the fuel line retainers (7).
- Disconnect the fuel lines (5, 8) from the fuel rails (1, 10).
- Disconnect the fuel rail temperature and pressure sensor electrical connectors (7, 2).
- Disconnect the 8 fuel injector electrical connectors (6).
- Remove the fuel rail attaching bolts (1).
- Remove the fuel rail with injectors as an assembly.
CAUTION:
Refer to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Flammability Caution in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
Refer to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Pressure Relief Caution in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Identify the injector connectors to their corresponding engine cylinder to ensure correct sequential injector firing order after reassembly.