Removal (3.4L)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Am and 2003 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to repair the engine fuel feed pipe or the engine fuel return pipe. Replace a damaged engine fuel feed pipe or the engine fuel return pipe.
- Relieve the fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Clean all engine fuel pipe connections and areas surrounding the engine fuel pipe connections before disconnecting the engine fuel pipe connections to avoid possible contamination of the fuel system.
- Disconnect the quick-connect fittings in the engine compartment. See FUEL LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTINGS .
- Plug the chassis fuel feed pipe and the chassis fuel return pipe as required. See Fig 1 .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the air cleaner assembly.
- Drain cooling system into an approved container.
- Remove the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) pipe, if equipped.
- Remove the brake vacuum pipe at the plenum.
- Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator vacuum hose from the fuel pressure regulator and the PCV valve. See Fig 2 .
- Remove the electronic ignition coil and module assembly. See Fig 3 .
- Remove Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) canister purge solenoid. See Fig 4 .
- Disconnect the Throttle Position (TP) sensor harness connector.
- Remove throttle cable bracket with cables.
- Disconnect the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve harness connector.
- Disconnect the Injector harness.
- Disconnect the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor vacuum line . See Fig 5 .
- Disconnect the MAP sensor harness connector. Remove the MAP sensor mounting bolts. Remove the MAP sensor. See Fig 5 .
- Disconnect the coolant hoses from the throttle body.
- Remove the upper intake manifold bolts. See Fig 6 .
- Remove the upper intake manifold assembly and gaskets.
- Clean the gasket surfaces.
- Remove the engine compartment fuel pipe retainer bolt.
- Disconnect the engine fuel return pipe from the fuel pressure regulator. Discard the "O" ring.
- Disconnect the engine fuel feed pipe from the fuel rail. Discard the "O" ring. See Fig 7 .