Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the air intake pipe. Refer to Air Intake Pipe Replacement .
- Disconnect the air conditioning (A/C) compressor clutch electrical connector.
- Disconnect the A/C cut out switch electrical connector.
- Remove the A/C compressor bolts.
- Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement (4.3L Engine) or Generator Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Engines) or Generator Replacement (6.6L (LB7) Engine) or Generator Replacement (6.6L (LLY) Engine) or Generator Replacement (8.1L Engine) in Engine Electrical.
- Reposition the A/C compressor (with the hoses attached) to the right side of the engine compartment.
- Disconnect the main engine electrical harness connectors. Lift up on the latches (1) in order to disconnect the connectors.
- Open the harness clip (2).
- Remove the main engine electrical harness connectors.
- Disconnect the barometric pressure (BARO) sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the main engine harness electrical connector bolts.
- Remove the main connectors from the bracket.
- Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the water outlet tube. Refer to Water Outlet Tube Replacement (6.6L (LB7) Engine) or Water Outlet Tube Replacement (6.6L (LLY) Engine) in Engine Cooling.
- Disconnect the fuel temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Disconnect the fuel pressure regulator electrical connector (1).
- Disconnect the oil level sensor harness electrical connector.
- Reposition the distribution block hose clamps.
- Remove the distribution block hoses from the distribution block.
- Clean the fuel pressure regulator and high pressure injection pump thoroughly with solvent, such as GM P/N 12377981 (Canadian P/N 10953463) or equivalent.
- Using compressed air, thoroughly blow dry the regulator and pump.
- Remove the 3 fuel pressure regulator screws (1) using a T25 TORX®.
- Remove the fuel pressure regulator (1).
- If dirt or debris is found in the bore or seating surfaces of the fuel injection pump, perform the following:
- Place a clean rag over the bore on order to collect the excess fuel.
- Bump the engine over in order to flush any debris out of the regulator bore.