Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief (with CH 48027-100) or Fuel Pressure Relief (w/o CH 48027-100) .
- Remove the drive motor generator power inverter module. Refer to Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Module Removal and Installation .
- Remove the fuel pipe shield. Refer to Fuel Pipe Shield Replacement .
- Remove the upper intake manifold. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Replacement (LCS) .
- Remove the high pressure fuel pipe. Discard the pipe. Refer to Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe Replacement .
- Remove the fuel rail crossover tube. Refer to Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Crossover Tube Replacement . Discard the pipe.
- Remove the foam insulator from the fuel rails.
- Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector and cut the wire harness tie straps.
- Remove the fuel rail (2) bolts (1).
- Remove the fuel pressure sensor. Refer to Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement
- Remove and discard the direct fuel injector hold down clamps.
- Once the fuel rail is removed, remove the fuel injectors and rebuild them. Refer to Fuel Injector Replacement .
NOTE:
The direct fuel injectors must be rebuilt whenever the injector has been released from the fuel rail or cylinder head.